Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - February 15,1919
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[YMCA letterhead] [February 15, 1919] Dear Folks: I caught my train out of Paris last night and arrived at Savenay at 5:15 this morning. I waited until day light and about 7:30 dropped around to see 1st Lt. Maurice Stevenson. He is looking well - better than when I saw him in August. The best of attention is given to him and he seems to be making slow, but positive improvement. I was surprised at his healthy appearance - pleasantly.
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His doctor says he is coming along excellently and I believe it. I rode all night the last couple of nights and am sure all in this evening. Enclosed is a picture of the hospital building where he is. Will wrote more later! This is a rare thing - a letter by me and censored by Maurice. Love, Charlie C.S.Stevenson Co. A - 314th Engrs U.S.A. Be sure to save this postcard.
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - February 15,1919 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 15 February 1919. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson sent this letter to his grandparents and told them that he had arrived at Savenay to see his brother Maurice at the base hospital. Stevenson enlisted in Kansas City, Missouri and became attached to Company A, 314th Engineers at Camp Funston, Kansas. Stevenson was shipped overseas on June 12, 1918 where he remained for the duration of the war. He arrived back in the United States on May 26, 1919. Maurice was a second lieutenant with the 16th Infantry. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1979.24; 1982.202 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | February 15, 1919 |
| Language | English |