Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - December 20, 1917
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Funston Thursday [December 20, 1917] Dear Grandma: Your letter came several days ago. When I got here - no,
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is solved. I also found two pairs of socks. Today I got three Christmas gifts. The Willson girls sent Kenneth and I each a pair of military brushes. I shall send them home as soon as possible. O
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three corporals! In thirty days four new sergeants will be appointed for this company. I may get one of those places. I will want Maurice
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - December 20, 1917 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Grandma. 20 December 1917. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote to his Grandma and thanked her for the gifts and told her of other gifts he had received. 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; Camp Funston (Kan.) |
| 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 | December 20, 1917 |
| Language | English |