Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - July 27, 1918
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[YMCA letterhead] [July 27, 1918] Dear Folks: In the last three days I have received twenty-five letters, six of which were from you. One was from Aunt Daisy and contained the steamer letter from Dorothy - the best of all the dandy steamer letters sent. Four of the letters were sent to Camp Mills and were later forwarded to me here, being six or more weeks old, - but mighty welcome just the same. One of your was of Jun 28 in which you say you knew of our arrival. I am glad Virginia phoned you, as I
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which Dave also sent me! It was an interesting trip, but I imagine the one homeward bound will be interesting, also. The newspaper clippings sent were very, very interesting - send as many as you can as often as you can. I
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one you folks gave me and in the back contained a picture of Dorothy and myself. It has made me heartsick ever since it was taken and all my pep has been gone. There is no way to trace it, as I cannot get any inkling as to where it is. The loss of it and no word from Maurice for such a long time has not helped make me friendly toward any one! Captain Dobson of whom you speak is in the regiment. I know him and I think he knows me. He is a most capable officer as far as I know and is one of the ranking captains in the regiment. You might slip an Olathe paper in an envelope each week and mail it to me, as I enjoy it ever so much.
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In the letter that came were ones from Helen Nelson, Mrs. Bowersock, Dave, O
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - July 27, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 27 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 grandparents and thanked them for the letters they had sent. 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 27, 1918 |
| Language | English |