Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - November 7, 1918
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France - November 7, 1918 Dear Folks: No time for much writing! We are still on the trail of the Hun and believe me - he is stepping out and most of the men find it hard work to keep going after him. The going has been pretty tough, but the fellows are doing some great work. The Germans send back high explosive shells all the time and quite a number of Americans get hurt - but that is all in the game. The dope today seems to be that we will have peace either in ten days or not for ten months. Altho we engineers do not have any hardships at all compared to the Infantrymen - we have our troubles, and will sure be glad when this thing ends. I have not heard from Maurice for a long time; but I
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I got a couple of letters from M. K. and two from Miss Heisler, in one of which was the clipping from the Post about Maurice. Not a thing else is new - nothing I can say, at least. Phil is sleeping about ten feet from me - we are both in a stable - some life! Well - it may be some few days before I can write again, so if you don
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - November 7, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 07 November 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote to his grandparents about the recent drive he participated in. 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; Censorship |
| Site Accession Number | 1979.24; 1982.202 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | November 7, 1918 |
| Language | English |