Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - September 23, 1917
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Sunday - [September 23, 1917] My Dear Grandma: Just a few words to let you know some dirty clothes are coming to you Tuesday morning. They are pretty dirty, I
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truck left by Maurice. He also has some shoes similar to mine. Mine are the largest pair, fairly dirty and I think have my initials on them some place. If mine do not, perhaps those of Maurice do. Try to get mine. I want them to use as a change in shoes. I can wear them in the evening and when playing ball. Also, I would like to have about three linen towels, similar to the kind I brought from the storehouse. Also I would like to have a wash rag and a bar of Ivory soap. At one time Aunt Daisy gave me some liquid which to wash shoes. If she still has it and does not want it, I would like to have you send it with the other stuff. As soon as you can I would like to have these articles come to me. For your private information and knowledge I
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Today we had a ball game, using an indoor ball. Our company won - 17 to 6. I pitched! See the Times, and save any clippings regarding the game which might be printed. I wrote [Maurice] & Dorothy tonite. Love to all. [Charles Stevenson]
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - September 23, 1917 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Grandma. 23 September 1917. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from Charles Stevenson to his Grandma stating that he had sent dirty laundry and wanted a few other items. 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 | September 23, 1917 |
| Language | English |