Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - January 16, 1918
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[Camp Funston, Kansas] [January 16] Wednesday My Dear Grandma: I have but one piece of writing paper left and I couldnt think of anybody better to use it on than you! And yesterday I got six letters and today I got four. First - for the very prompt return of the laundry thank you ever so much, Grandma. Ten pairs of clean socks - all in good shape sure look good to me. I have three pair of pajamas now - two very clean.
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The underwear is of course always handy. We corporals now have to hand in a report every Saturday of the number of baths each man in our squad takes. Now before I forget will you send me the following: 1 pair of small scissors some outing flannel - 10 [cents] worth is plenty some long pieces of duck or canvas for an ankle brace. As to your letter: Hereafter I sure will send the clothes oftener. It is easier on both of us. The Post laundry took no laundry out of here for three weeks! I
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I was on guard the coldest nite, as I wrote you. No letters from [Maurice] recently. My ankle is coming along fine. The team leaves for Lincoln tomorrow, but I stay at home. The next time I
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - January 16, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Grandma. 16 January 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote to his grandma about his duties as corporal. 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 | January 16, 1918 |
| Language | English |