Maurice Stevenson letter to Charlie Stevenson - January 22, 1918
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France [January 22, 1918] Dear Charlie: Not much to write - the war goes on - and we continue to dig in at it. I wrote you last on the 15th - we have wandered some since then but I
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I got three more packages - and Martie got 19 letters! The package were from Miss Heisler - a shirt; from an Irving girl a package containing candy, a towel, and wash-cloth; and a fine box from Aunt Daisy, containing candy, food - all very fine. They came at a peculiar time too - and were thus very welcome. I
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| Title | Maurice Stevenson letter to Charlie Stevenson - January 22, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Maurice |
| Source | Stevenson, Maurice Letter to Charlie Stevenson. 22 January 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Maurice Stevenson wrote to Charlie Stevenson about the work he was doing for the military. Charles enlisted in Kansas City, Missouri and became attached to Company A, 314th Engineers at Camp Funston, Kansas. He was shipped overseas on June 12, 1918 where he remained for the duration of the war. His brother Maurice served with the 16th infantry as a second lieutenant. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States |
| 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 22, 1918 |
| Language | English |