Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma and Folks - October 1, 1918
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France October 1, 1918 Dear Grandma and Folks: Another one of Grandma
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[page 2] from the side and net from screwing contrivance on the top. Miss Eva Sullivan of Central high school sent me a dandy when I was at [Camp Funston]. It was called the Bobn Ben - pretty good. Get one not too long and one where the clip is attached to the body of the pen so that it won
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[page 3] Our first sergeant (top sergeant) has been sick in the hospital for four or five days and I have been helping fill his job. You can take it from me that this is a real job. It takes a lot of time, but is mighty interesting. Not a thing else is new. As to my health - I am feeling fine. For a couple of weeks past I have had a sty on one of my eyes, but it is all gone now and I am as fit as ever. Did I tell you I saw Bruce Killain in a stable about a week ago? My best love to all, [Charles Stevenson], Sergt. 1st Class Co. A, 314th Engrs. France Oh, yes - have my watch fixed and put it in the safe deposit vault. Take the money from my account. I
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma and Folks - October 1, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Grandma and Folks. 01 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 grandma and parents and instructed them on how to send a package. 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; Postal service--1910-1920. |
| 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 | October 1, 1918 |
| Language | English |