George Rehn letter to Dad - January 29, 1919
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[Knights of Columbus letterhead] ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES A.P.O. 701 DATE [January 29, 1919] Dear Dad! Your most interesting letter of the 1st inst. received [Saturday] morning. I was indeed glad to hear from you but cannot understand why it is you have not received my mail regularily. I have written home weekly while at [Chatellon-Sur-Cher] and five weeks without hearing from me is more than I can [ms illegible: 1 wd] The combination New Years letter enclosed with yours was a dandy and one I will Keep. Also received a letter from Bill Daues, the first since being over here. He writes of having paid you all a visit during the holidays, and of reading some of my letters to home.
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[page 2] [Knights of Columbus letterhead] Just got some very good news.
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[page 3] [Knights of Columbus letterhead] different way of cutting also stringing their plants. So you have found the goose with the
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[page 4] [Knights of Columbus letterhead] I am well and in good spirits and the more news from home the higher the spirit so write often Will close wishing you health and happiness George. Write me as Pvt. [George] H. Rehn 63rd Marine Guard Co A.P.O. 701 A.E.F. P.S. The folks never mention receiving my wrist watch and war savings stamps.
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Good Wishes to [George] Marie and family
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| Title | George Rehn letter to Dad - January 29, 1919 |
| Creator | Rehn, George |
| Source | Rehn, George. Letter to Dad. 29 January 1919. George H. Rehn Collection. 1982.279. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | George Rehn wrote this letter to his father on January 29, 1919. George discussed sending French grape seeds back home and other general news about his new assignment in France. 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. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; United States. Marine Corps--1910-1920; Guard duty |
| 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 | January 29, 1919 |
| Language | English |