Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - July 11
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[Y.M.C.A. letterhead] Ans soon July 11 Paris France Dear Ma – : Thought I Would Write you a few lines to let you know I am Well. havent any News to Write Much. I am sending W.W. Kimball Co 70 Francs equal to $12 they Will send you the reciept hope you are all Well. I Will try and Write Once a Week you must do the same if possible I havent got any more letters I guess the Mail dosent come very often The Wheat is just getting ripe here now, the farmers use very antique Methods here the American Cities are far ahead of the French. I Must Close With love Walter Shaw
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| Title | Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - July 11 |
| Creator | Shaw, Walter Gray |
| Source | Shaw, Walter G. Letter to Lizzette W. Shaw. 11 July. Walter Gray Shaw Collection, 1917-1919. 1982.83.37. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In a letter written by Walter G. Shaw on July 11, while overseas, to his mother Lizzette W. Shaw, Shaw noted the archaic methods the French used in comparison with the United States. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st |
| Site Accession Number | 1982.83.37 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | July 11, 2015 |
| Language | English |