Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - July 5, 1917
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Amex Force Paris France July 5 1917 Dear Ma - : I Rec’d your letter yesterday. I am just fine am very well. I got awful sick on board ship lost about 20 pounds I guess. You inquired about my violin I have it along but of course We dont use orch now and it has never ben unpacked I shall leave it where it is. do not play any only when I play in band. we got up and played at 5 o clock 4th of July morning. also played a concert in the evening I Wish you would find
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[Page 2] Out. how Much Mr Langston wants for his horn. I cannot get track of it so will be willing to pay in full for this instrument it was just the same as stolen from me I can get the money for it as soon as I can get in communication With my friend who is in china. I would like to tell you about our trip across but cant. the only thing I can say about the country is that it is very picturesque. The days are pretty Warm Nights Chilly dosent get dark untill 11 oclock
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[Page 3] you asked how I was equiped With clothing I think I am sufficently equiped With every thing you must write often I shall do the same I cant write very much news I am studying a little on French am making it very good. I will send Kimbal Piano Co. some money if we ever get payed havent had any pay for 2 mo. I am not putting any stamp’s on this letter havent any. Tell me if you have to pay to get it and how much must close with love Walter [18th Infantry] Band Amex Force Paris France ans soon [censor signature written in bottom margin]
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| Title | Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - July 5, 1917 |
| Creator | Shaw, Walter Gray |
| Source | Shaw, Walter G. Letter to Lizzette W. Shaw. 05 July 1917. Walter Gray Shaw Collection, 1917-1919. 1982.83.36. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In a letter written by Walter G. Shaw on July 5, 1917 in Paris, France, to his mother, Lizzette W. Shaw, Shaw wrote about his band playing for Independence Day celebrations and becoming seasick on the voyage to France. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st; World War, 1914-1918--Music and the war |
| Site Accession Number | 1982.83.36 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | July 5, 1917 |
| Language | English |