Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers 8:15 A.M. - Oct. 31, 1918
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8 15 A.M. [October] 31st 1918. MyDarling Girl : - Just Mailed you a letter this Morning and am starting another. As Iam waiting here at the Mustering Station for the Machine to get in Motion. 15 yrs ago this morning we were on our way to Berlin. Wonder when Iwill start that way again? We were in “Ole Virginy” Nearing Clifton Forge. Do you remember the hotel and some of the people on the platform? Wish Icould see you this Morning but alas : that is not possible. It is raining now, a Cold Chilly rain with the wind blowing from the North. Expect it gets some Cold in this place in winter. Did you give Miss Cook Check for the Liberty Bonds and get your receipt for them? If not be sure and do it. Ithink the Coupons are to be Clipped on others in [November] but it May be [December] ask her. Have the Briggs family gone back to Rice Hotel? Imust write Robert am sorry that Cullen does not stand the drill well. They should be Careful about this and be sure as to how his heart stands it. Lots of the Men do not stand the Extra Exertion well. I presume that Iam
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a Class A Man physically by being Notified that Iwas to take the gas instructions as this is only for Overseas Men and they only take Class A Men Overseas. 9 45 It has been snowing since Istarted this. Is still at it. Roof outside here is white your remark about Mrs. Robt Omdorf amuses Me. When you know her as well as Ido you will not be surprised. The whole outfit are two faced and tricky, but one Can not say Much as they have Managed to get in some way. Ithink this one the most dependable of the three, but if you have any dealings with them you are sure to Come out second best, Except in the Case of Dr. Wolf that night at the hospital. Just got my Check and am going to Enclose, better not spend over the $200.00 this month as Imight have to have some out of next Check and [December] is a heavier draw on the pay roll. Ido not know what you have on hand or what the bill of Mrs. Haas was. Deposit this on your book. [November] 12th you have City Auto license to pay. It is paid to City Clerk (Maj. Loyd).
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| Title | Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers 8:15 A.M. - Oct. 31, 1918 |
| Creator | Powers, Everett |
| Source | Powers, Everett. Letter to Marian Powers 8:15 A.M. 31 Oct. 1918. Dr. Everett Powers Collection. AR Box 1918. Powers Museum, Carthage, Missouri. |
| Description | Dr. Everett Powers wrote to his wife, Marian Powers, from Camp Dodge, Iowa on October 31, 1918. Dr. Powers served in the Medical Corps as a physician at Camp Dodge. In this letter, he discussed the weather and the possibility of being sent overseas. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Medical care--United States; Camp Dodge (Iowa) |
| Subject Local | Medical Corps; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | AR Box 1918 |
| Contributing Institution | Powers Museum |
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| Date Original | October 31, 1918 |
| Language | English |