Kate Rehn letter to George Rehn - March 6, 1919
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St. Louis [Missouri] [March 6, 1919] eyes Dearest Brother: - Received your letter from [February 14] and was very glad to hear from you. We were glad to hear you received a letter from home which I know it more than makes you happy, as it does us to hear from you. We are all getting along just fine. Working hard as usual. Mamma and I are home alone to-night. Elsie is at Marie
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Harry & his two daughters have had Influenza They have been having pretty tough luck in their family. Mrs Cranes two sister
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the papers for your Co. Hoping we will soon succeed you told Marie [August]. I hardly think we can wait that long. Papa mailed a letter to you yesterday. Hope you reserve our mail better than you did before as we write at least 2 letters a week. We are reserving mail from you about every 2 weeks. Well George I started this letter last night and fell asleep on the job so finished it this morning. Well will again thank you for the beautiful gifts and are very sorry we cant send you anything but letter and newspapers. Hoping you are well and happy will close with love from all Your sister Kate.
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| Title | Kate Rehn letter to George Rehn - March 6, 1919 |
| Creator | Rehn, Kate |
| Source | Rehn, Kate. Letter to George Rehn. 6 March 1919. George H. Rehn Collection. 1982.279. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Kate sent this letter to her brother George Rehn on March 6, 1919. Kate discussed the recent influenza outbreak and other 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. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; United States. Marine Corps--1910-1920.; Influenza |
| 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 6, 1919 |
| Language | English |