Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - November 14, 1918
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France - [November 14, 1918] Dear Folks: It
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Today a letter came from Aunt Daisy bearing the date of October 18 - thanks for the ink tablets, the blotter and especially the dandy rubber bands - they are just what I want and they sure do some in handy. As for my letters - I certainly am glad they are enjoyed by you - it is about the only thing I can do to thank you and repay you all for what you do for me. I think you are mistaken about Dorothy. I just got a letter from her and she is going to Poly and working for the [Kansas City] news Service in the afternoons. Mary, if reported as being engaged to Ross - I
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The last few days of this last drive and the first few days after this armistice will certainly result in some good old stories. No souveniers for me! They get too heavy - socks are much more useful. I got a letter from Maurice last night in which he tells me he is liable to be sent to the States soon. I
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - November 14, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 14 November 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 about the armistice. 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; World War, 1914-1918--Armistices; Armistice Day |
| 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 | November 14, 1918 |
| Language | English |