Charles Stevenson letter to Folks from France - n.d.
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(over) France Dear Folks: Here is a sticker for my Christmas package. I will try to write in a couple of days and tell you what to send me - altho if the watch and pen have been sent it is immaterial. If you dont hear from me before time to mail this send me one of those nut cakes, of which I am so fond. Love, Charlie C.S. Stevenson Co. A 314th Engrs U.S.A. Later: Send me 3 packages of Durham Duplex razor blades; 1 good small (if possible) and short chain to keep my watch tied to my pants; and a black tie with end 1
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We are in the field!
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks from France - n.d. |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. n.d.Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote this letter to his grandparents and asked for items from home. He also informed them that he was in the field. 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. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Care packages |
| Site Accession Number | 1979.24; 1982.202 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | n.d. |
| Language | English |