Christine letter to George Rehn - March 10, 1919
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Collinsville, [Illinois] [March 10, 1919] Friend [George], Have been trying to write you for several days but seems like it is a hard job being I dont write so many letters at present, my brother is home and looking fine but expects to go to Denver soon, you can imagine how I feel about it, think his old maid sister will follow. dont you think that would be a real good place for an old maid like me?
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Your big sisters were here yesterday also Emma and her cousin, sorry you were so far away, perhaps you could have come with them to see the beautiful city of Collinsville. Although they didnt see very much of it you know it is impossible to see it in one day it would take at least a week. ha ha! Here is where you will stop to think, and say to your self, has she gone crazy? Well old [ms illegible: 1 wd] I received the beautiful card and
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appreciate it very much, and very anxious to see you or hear of you coming home soon, although I know you dont care about coming very soon do you? All you need is patience, suppose you have barrels of same stored in that warehouse havent you? No doubt you are getting tired trying to read all this scribbling or perhaps some of your pals are helping you if anyone can read it they can do more than my self and are entitled to a metal.
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good night & pleasant dreams let me hear from you occaisonly. Best wishes, Your friend Christine
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| Title | Christine letter to George Rehn - March 10, 1919 |
| Creator | Christine |
| Source | Christine. Letter to George Rehn. 10 March 1919. George H. Rehn Collection. 1982.279. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Christine sent this letter to George Rehn on March 10, 1919. Christine discussed various news from home. George Rehn was part of the 63rd Guard Unit, 13th Marine Regiment. Rehn served in France from November 1918 to July 1919 as part of Company B, 9th SEP Battalion.George Rehn was stationed in France as part of |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; United States. Marine Corps--1910-1920. |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States. Marine Corps. Regiment, 13th |
| Site Accession Number | 1982.279 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | March 10, 1919 |
| Language | English |