Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - May 12, 1918
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[American Y.M.C.A. letterhead] May 12 1918 Dear Ma - : Well this is Sunday. “Mother’s Day” every soldier is supposed to write a letter home we have a had a damp rainy day we had services in the camp this morning led by the Y.M.C.A. See. I led the signing on the violin one of the ambulance men has a violin and guitar he is extra good
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he used to play in Vaudiville he can shure put in a fine acc. I play all the pouplar songs he has. the boys like it fine. I play just like that fellow we used to know I am all out of practise and I cant help that funny swing. The [28th Infantry] Band played a concert for us yesterday. They are not near as good as our band. I cant say when I will be able to play clarinette gain as my
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lungs are weak and I cant talk much above a whisper I dont know when it will wear off. I hope you are well. I havent rec’d a very late letter I suppose when I get back I will have some mail waiting me. Yes I will be glad when the time comes to come back I have seen enough. well I guess I will close I am Your Loveing Son Walter [censor signature]
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| Title | Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - May 12, 1918 |
| Creator | Shaw, Walter Gray |
| Source | Shaw, Walter G. Letter to Lizzette W. Shaw. 12 May 1918. Walter Gray Shaw Collection, 1917-1919. 1982.83.62. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In a letter written by Walter G. Shaw on May 12, 1918, while overseas, to his mother, Lizzette W. Shaw, Shaw mentioned symptoms of being gassed and playing a violin at services held at the YMCA. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st; World War, 1914-1918--Music and the war |
| Subject Local | Mustard gas |
| Site Accession Number | 1982.83.62 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | May 12, 1918 |
| Language | English |