Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - July 22, 1918
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[YMCA letterhead] [July 22, 1918] Dear Folks: Just a few words to tell you that the liner on which we were transported from America was sunk last week - or in the last five days. It was the
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May 30 came to me today. Put the enclosed clipping in the scrap book. Love to all Charlie
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - July 22, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 22 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 sinking of the Carpathia, which was the ship that had brought him to Europe. 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 | United States. Army. Engineer Combat Battalion, 314th |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Ships [U.S.S. Carpathia.] |
| Site Accession Number | 1979.24; 1982.202 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | July 22, 1918 |
| Language | English |