Charles Stevenson letter to Ogee - September 29, 1917
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[Camp Funston, Kansas] September 29, 1917 Dear Ogee: I was glad to get the two letters I did from you last week. This is supposed to be the answer, but there isn
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in the last draft who have had military experience, but there are only two of them sure of sergeantships. The others lack alertness of the mind. No word at all has come from Maurice. Time will take care of him. Last Wednesday it rained and turned darn cold, with the result that a lot of the fellows were very very cold. I was not, but I did send to Grandma for an additional blanket - and for a pillow. Tonite I
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The weather here has sure been great. Regular fall weather and it sure goes good. The 8th is payday. I will have about $25 coming. We have been issued big heavy overcoats - fine! There
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Ogee - September 29, 1917 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Ogee. 29 September 1917. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote this letter to Ogee about military life and his temporary role 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.); Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927; Promotions, Military |
| 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 29, 1917 |
| Language | English |