H. S. DuBois letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley - September 18, 1917
Transcript
Moore Barracks Hosp. Shorncliffe, Kent [September] 18th 1917 Mr. Henry Whelpley, Dear Friend, I recd your most welcome letter yesterday. I am more than glad to hear from friends at home. I cannot say that I remember you but, know your brother Warren, quite well. I have been in the hospital here nearly a month. Rheumatism or, the doctors call it, “trench fever”. too much rain & mud I suppose. I am much better at present and, the doctor promised that I could go back to duty in a few days. I like the country very much and am treated good. I have nothing to complain of.
Transcript
[page 2] I do not feel up to the notch of writing anything for publication, at present at least but, may write you a few lines in that respect later on. Everybody is in good spirits here and are confident of an early victory. I don’t think that Fritz can hold out much longer, we have beaten him at every turn and we will make him look sick before Xmas and I am anxious to be back and help with my gun. I am in the machine gun corps you know, I would appreciate any papers or reading material that you care to send me, Give my regards to all my friends (over)
Transcript
I will write you again soon Resp. H. S. DuBois. 1045995 5th Res. Batt. West Sandling Kent [England] P.S. All mail addressed this way will reach me wherever I am. B
Details
| Title | H. S. DuBois letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley - September 18, 1917 |
| Creator | DuBois, H. S. |
| Source | DuBois, H. S. Letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley. 18 September 1917. Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley Collection, 1826-1929. A1737. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | H. S. DuBois sent a letter to Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley. Dr. Whelpley was the dean of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and editor of the Meyer Brothers Druggist magazine. DuBois explained that he had been in the hospital for a month suffering from trench fever. This letter was written on Y.M.C.A. and Canadian War Contingent Association letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918-- Medical Care; United States. Army. Barracks Hospital |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A1737 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
| Copy Request | Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond those allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Missouri History Museum: 314-746-4510 |
| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. Contact the Missouri History Museum's Permissions Office at 314-746-4511 to obtain written consent. |
| Date Original | September 18, 1917 |
| Language | English |