Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - July 11, 1918
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France July 11, 1918 Dear Folks:
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There is a slight possibility of such a condition. It is not half bad here but Olathe appeals to me more and more each day! A letter Maurice dated May 27 is enclosed. When you get it it will have travelled across the ocean for the third time. It went to American and then followed me back. Anything from Maurice is interesting, I guess. I
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I have been down town twice since I arrived here and spent ten cents for two cans of show paste. Money can easily be spent, but I do not happen to use what it buys, so I
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mail to her tomorrow or the next day. I like her very, very much and I assure you I won
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - July 11, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 11 July 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote this letter to his folks about the letters he received and his life in France. 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; United States. Army. Engineer Combat Battalion, 314th |
| 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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| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | July 11, 1918 |
| Language | English |