Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - October 24, 1918
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France [October 24, 1918] Dear Folks: I just got word from Maurice that he is now in the hospital getting well from some shrapnel wounds. His letter was dated [October 16] and he said he was making good progress. Now, don
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states; perhaps he will go there to recover. At any rate - you can be sure it is just a matter of time until he is O.K. again. With his strong constitution and clean body he will come out al right if anybody does. I don
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We got some mail three days ago - one from Grandma - dated [September 20]. You don
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The peace talk has dwindled, altho the hopes of the boys have not. Out of every ten - nine seem to be sure the war will be done by Christmas. You know what I think! Excuse the paper - the pencil - the small writing - the incoherent thought - but conditions are such that it has to be that way. Now - don
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - October 24, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 24 October 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 that despite his wounds, Maurice Stevenson was alright. 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 |
| Site Accession Number | 1979.24; 1982.202 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | October 24, 1918 |
| Language | English |