Charles Stevenson letter to O'Gee - July 9, 1918
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Somewhere in France [July 9, 1918] Dear O
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To believe the French over here and to give credence to the many rumors afloat, it will be safe to say the war will be over in six months at the extreme limit. More sanguine reports are that we will be back in the United States in six months. Any of these will suit me. On July Fourth, I got a dandy letter from Maurice, dated June 23 addressed to me here. I wrote him the day we arrived, asking him to try to come to see me if he could. I hope he shows up some time. It will be almost impossible for to go to where he is. About four miles from here is a lieutenant who was in the Webster Club at Central when I was. He and Maurice were close personal friends. his name is Neil Cline - I think you do not know him. Kenneth Marmon - you met him at Olathe one Sunday - is still here with us. He is a good corporal in the same platoon to which I am attached. Climatic conditions here are very similar to those of Devils Lake - the days are warm; the nights bring up a coolness which necessitates much heavier cover than those of Kansas. The whole country resembles the state of Kansas - and I wouldn
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I know what you think of Kansas, too. England is a beautiful country. Everything seemed to be so neat and clean and orderly. It sure did appeal to me. We wash and bathe in a small creek of real cold water. This creek is about the size of the one which runs thru the Olathe place. All our work after dark is done by candle light. By such am I now writing. Well, lights go out in ten minutes - so long! Love, Charlie censored by Lt MH Harris Co. - 314 Engrs.
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to O'Gee - July 9, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to O'Gee. 09 July 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote this letter to O'Gee about his life in France. 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; United States. Army. Engineer Combat Battalion, 314th |
| 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 | July 9, 1918 |
| Language | English |