George Rehn letter to Kate Rehn - February 14, 1919
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[American Y.M.C.A. letterhead] Friday [February] 14th 1919 Dear Kate! Yours of the 21st of [January] just received. It begins with the same old story.
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she is in
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I see it was left to the women of the Heights to bring back the lights, and they did. So Dad and Whitey have resumed pinochleing at Keiffers again! Well they had better watch that old bird, as he is somewhat of a player and their champion ship is the danger. Their is very little of that going on here. Black jack - Poker and Craps being the favorites all of which go on unmolested as something must be done to while away the time between watches. My Xmas box never came but their is yet some hope
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and if some wily doughboy hasn
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[page 5] [American Y.M.C.A. letterhead] gloves, leather vests lined with wool, in fact everything but an umbrella. As for the money orders I sent home I dont think they have had time enough to get their, but if you write nothing of them in your next I will send you some dope on them and you can trace them. It amounts to but $30.00 but nevertheless I know it could be put to good use at home. So there going to sell Dad Kohls place. Well that may mean good for all, and
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[page 6] [American Y.M.C.A. letterhead] I hope it falls into the hands of some up-to-date owner for improvements sake. Last week I sent you all a little souvenier, yours being an apron. I decided to send you and Elsie one but could not get them of the same color, and am sorry I made the choice. If you do not like the color you might trade with the
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[page 7] [American Y.M.C.A. letterhead] the exchange, give her one of your old time threats and I know she will be glad to yield in order to save her dear little self. Ha! Ha! Ha! I hope the package doesnt get lost as it contained some dandy work all done by hands of the Madamoselles.
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[page 8] [American Y.M.C.A. letterhead] last night which was from 5 P.M. till 9 P.M. and out of bed at 330 this morning to get chow, then went on at 5 untill 9 and am now at liberty untill 5 to night. This is the last sheet of paper I have in my bunk so I must stop now and will continue as soon as I have made a trip to the Y. and have more paper over
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Give my reagards to every body and dont expect me home any too soon Lovingly George 63rd Marine Guard Co A.P.O. 701 - A.E.F. Love to Maw and Paw Dont send the watch
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| Title | George Rehn letter to Kate Rehn - February 14, 1919 |
| Creator | Rehn, George |
| Source | Rehn, George. Letter to Kate Rehn. 14 February 1919. George H. Rehn Collection. 1982.279. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | George Rehn wrote this letter to his sister Kate on February 14, 1919. George discussed the recent influenza outbreak in the states, a package he had sent home, and guard duty. 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--Equipment and supplies; United States. Marine Corps--1910-1920.; Influenza; World War, 1914-1918--War work-Y.M.C.A.; 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 | February 14, 1919 |
| Language | English |