Major Louis letter to Frank M. Rumbold - October 24, 1918
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[October] 24th 1918. My Dear Frank: Your two letters reached me today. Have not written you for want of an address. Am glad you anticipate an early recovery. Is Maj. [ms illegible: 1 wd] Our St. Louis man. If so give him my kindest regards
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[ms illegible: 1 wd]. The Regiment made a record for itself. That The casualties were so slight is a miracle. It is a wonder any of the 1st Bat are alive
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All the Officers join me in wishing you a speedy recovery. Will write you as matters of [ms illegible: 1 wd] arise & I think I can get passed the censor
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| Title | Major Louis letter to Frank M. Rumbold - October 24, 1918 |
| Creator | Major Louis |
| Source | Major Louis. Letter to Frank M. Rumbold. 24 October 1918. Rumbold, Frank M., General Collection. A1331. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Major Louis writes to Colonel Frank M. Rumbold discussing casualties of the regiment and their current location. Frank Meeker Rumbold served as Colonel of the 128th Field Artillery during World War I. He later served as Adjutant General of Missouri from 1925 to 1927. |
| Subject LCSH | Artillery; World War, 1914-1918--Casualties |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States. Army. Field Artillery Battalion, 128th |
| Site Accession Number | A1331 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | October 24, 1918 |
| Language | English |