Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers - Dec. 13, 1918
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[Dubuque College, Dubuque, Iowa letterhead] 7 P. M. December 13th 1918. My Dearest Girl:- Your letter, and Marian’s came at noon, and I was mighty glad to get both. Was afraid that you would not address another letter to me at this place, and I am hung up here to all intents until Monday at least. I can not induce them to discharge them any faster, although they could, if they were as anxious to haveit off the calendar as I am. You do not see why I not keener on staying here I am an utter stranger, and I also feel that if I could be there, there is a better chance to get out of the service Every day I stay makes me just that much longer getting home for their is a certain amount of time to be consumed, even after your discharge is started before you get out. If I had you with me would not care, as we could have a good time together. Went out to Eagle Point this afternoon, and wished for you, as you would have enjoyed the view form the bridge, which spans the river at this point. Is a wagon bridge connecting Iowa and Wisconsin. The place must be charming in Spring or Summer, as even at this season it is cloudy and threatening rain. Could not see very far on this account and I did not climb up Eagle Point, to get the view, but walked onthe bridge instead . Came back and went in to call on Dr. Cora Hesselberg. She did not know that I was here, and was very much surprised when I walked in. Seemed very glad to see me. Inquired about you. Her sister had written her that you had been to [Des Moines]. She has grown quite a bit stouter than when I last saw her. Her brother is in Chicago. She immediatly called up Mrs. Gratiot, to tell her that I was here, wanted me to be sure and meet her, also a Doctor somebody. Was very cordial! I may get to drive around some, as she suggested that she wanted me to see someof Dubuque, and Mrs. Gratiot has a car. You remember that you wrote me that she wanted me to be sure and meet Dr. Gratiot. He is at Fort Des Moines.
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She acted like she was really glad to see me, and had seen some one from home. I promised to go down tomorrow afternoon. Will tell you all about it when I get home. She has her Office,Laboratry and room all there together [written vertically on the page]: that is same building Is very nicely fixed, and as much interested in her work as ever. Has a nicely equipped Laboratory. Do not imagine she has, or requires many associated to make her life full, as she is so wrapped up in the Guinea Pigs, White Rats,Etc. Seventy Five of the One hundred, Seventy Six, have gone from this school, another Twenty five will leave tomorrow. Hope to clear out the other school tomorrow or Sunday morning at latest. Am mighty glad that you are having such a good time in anticipation of your yard. About the time for you enjoy it, you will be running off to Texas of some other seaport. I know the snap shots will not do justice to the house, taken at the time, but I just wanted two or three of the men to see where I lived. Major DeWease told me he got letter from Marian, also wristlets, and that he had started letter to her but had not finished it. Guess he yarned. Whenever I get loose you can plan to meet me in [Kansas City]. Do not want you to get me a thing for Xmas, unless it be another hampy or two. Also do not send the other pair of socks as I have more thatn I can wear before I get home, and my trunk will be full, as you know I have more to go in it than when I went to [Camp Dodge] . Enjoyed the kidlets letter, they are interesting, wish that she would be more careful about her spelling. Will miss the typewriter when I get away from here. This one belongs to oneof the Priests here I think, and I have taken possession of it since I came. Walked down town twice today, and back too, some walk believe me. The people here certainly look at you, when you go down the street with a soldiers uniform on, especially an Officer, as they are not as used to seeing them here as at DesMoines. Hope to get another letter tomorrow from you, but will not be very much surprised if I do not, as it had been uncertain just when I would get away from here. Just lots of love, want to see you muchly. Devotedly, Everett
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| Title | Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers - Dec. 13, 1918 |
| Creator | Powers, Everett |
| Source | Powers, Everett. Letter to Marian Powers. 13 Dec. 1918. Dr. Everett Powers Collection. AR Box 1918. Powers Museum, Carthage, Missouri. |
| Description | Dr. Everett Powers wrote to his wife, Marian Powers from Dubuque College in Dubuque, Iowa on December 13, 1918. Dr. Powers served in the Medical Corps as a physician at Camp Dodge, Iowa and was on temporary duty in Dubuque. In this letter Powers discussed his daily activities at Dubuque College. Powers also discussed returning to Camp Dodge soon and detailed the number of soldiers that he had helped discharge from the military. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Medical care--United States; Military Discharge |
| Subject Local | Medical Corps; Dubuque College; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | AR Box 1918 |
| Contributing Institution | Powers Museum |
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| Date Original | December 13, 1918 |
| Language | English |