Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers - Dec. 19, 1918
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[The Chamberlain European Plan letterhead] 6:50 P. M. Des Moines [December] 19, 1918. My Darling Girl:- Am in town and am just going to write a line to let you know that I am back in [Camp Dodge]. and so far get No Encouragement about getting out soon. All seemed mighty to see me last night. I got in at 12 last night and did not get to sleep until one. Was like the lost sheep had returned. Several of them come in after I was in bed. Lt. Neumann said that if I hadn’t come he was going to wire me today. What do you know about that [MS: Illegible:1 word] town with
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him now. Will write a real letter tomorow. Had a bad headache today. Will send you a couple Kodaks tomorrow. Maj: D. was very pleasant but do not think he is going to assist me to get out. Will write you later. Have not done anything so far today. Just losts of love. Got a letter today but think there are some missing. None with check. Did not get any yesterday. Got Presses. By Bye. Devotedly. Everett. Sent Marrian O. Review Read Wrapped in Silk.
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| Title | Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers - Dec. 19, 1918 |
| Creator | Powers, Everett |
| Source | Powers, Everett. Letter to Marian Powers. 19 Dec. 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 December 19, 1918. Dr. Powers served in the Medical Corps as a physician at Camp Dodge and was on temporary duty in Dubuque, Iowa. In this letter Powers discussed his return to Camp Dodge and the prospects of being discharged soon. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Medical care--United States; Military discharge |
| Subject Local | Medical Corps; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | AR Box 1918 |
| Contributing Institution | Powers Museum |
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| Date Original | December 19, 1918 |
| Language | English |