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Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - October 4, 1918

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France - October 4, 1918 Dear Folks: It took your last letter justt thirty days to come to me. It was the one in which the letter from Margaret Kathryn was enclosed. Thanks for that letter - according to it, she must think highly of me. I think I will refer certain ladies to her - - for recommendations. Today four letters from Maurice and one from Evelyn came. The ones from Maurice were not important, but told me something of his activities during the recent drive - all of which I certainly was eager to learn. He tells me he is liable to go to school all winter, all of which would be mighty nice. He we thru one of these darned cold winters in a school - and I would like to see him there during another one. He sent me seven letters from various persons - Jay, you, M. K., our Chicago Aunt Kate and a few others. As regards the ending of this war - things certainly do look bright, but Stevie cannot get it out of hish head that it will take a couple of years loner to wind up the season. Let

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Title Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - October 4, 1918
Creator Stevenson, Charles
Source Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 04 October 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri.
Description Charles Stevenson wrote to his grandparents and stated that he thought the end of the war was near. 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 4, 1918
Language English