Thomas H. Stuver Letter to Family - May 5, 1918
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[YMCA letterhead] Great Lakes, [Illinois] May 5, 1918 Dear folks, Sunday afternoon and nothing to do so will write a few lines altho havent rec'd a letter since I have been here. We all went to church this a.m. There was about 3000 of them and the Detention Band of 40 pieces. The Chaplain preached and he sure is a good talker. The service was held in a ravine - in other words a natural Ampitheater. Was first a large ditch with seats made in the banks on either side and the band and platform was in the bottom. Was a fine place over
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for an outdoor meeting. Sunday school was held in the outdoor Y.M.C.A. They didn't have to go to that tho. I went and business men came up from Chicago and taught the classes. Was very interesting. Understand we begin drilling tomorrow. We all are wanting to begin. Up until now we have been working at odd jobs here. Things are rather lonely around here today. But the Y.M.C.A. always gives a little concert every evening. We were held up for several things after we got here. Had to buy a regulation suitcase which was $2\00 and had to buy a hammock made of case fer $3\00. Then I subscribed for the "Great 2.00 3.00 1.00 2.75 8.75
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[YMCA letterhead]Lakes Recruit" $1\00 and had it sent to you. The May number was given to us so read it and put it with my clothes that were sent back. Also bot a fountain pen a Peoria for $2.75 and it is the most useful thing I have. We are supposed to get a money bag too. It serves as a belt and to carry money and stamps but as I never had either didn't buy any. Will get one later as my clothes are tight enough without any belt now. When we get out of here we are allowed a short shore leave don't know for how long. What is everyone doing there? Busy I suppose. Hope all are well. Write soon Your Son & Bro. [Thomas] 94th Co. 14 Reg. Old Detention Camp
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| Title | Thomas H. Stuver Letter to Family - May 5, 1918 |
| Creator | Stuver, Thomas Henry |
| Source | Stuver, Thomas Henry. Letter to Family. 05 May 1918. Clarence Monroe Stuver Collection, 1918-1919. 2012.93. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter, dated May 5, 1918, Thomas Henry Stuver wrote his family from Great Lakes, Illinois, concerning the morning church service and items he was required to purchase. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--War work--Y.M.C.A.; World War, 1914-1918--Equipment and supplies |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 2012.93 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | May 5, 1918 |
| Language | English |