Letter from George Wilde to his brother John Wilde - June 30, 1918
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Somewhere in France June 30, 1918 Dear Brother: We arrived here yesterday and I think we will stay at this camp for some time. I am feeling fine. The camp we are now located in sure is a dandy location. We were all glad to strike a permanent camp after doing so much traveling. Sure did some traveling, hiking a part of the way and riding in box cars the rest of the way. Just the same we all enjoyed the trip for we were having swell weather during the trip. Also plenty of eats no one suffered. The scenery thru France
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sure was grand believe me, its some country. I certainly don
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I will write home as often as I can and don
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| Title | Letter from George Wilde to his brother John Wilde - June 30, 1918 |
| Creator | Wilde, George |
| Source | Wilde, George. Letter from George Wilde to his brother John Wilde. 30 June 1918. George Wilde Collection. Arnold Historical Society, Arnold, Missouri. |
| Description | George Wilde wrote this letter to his brother John Wilde. George told John that he had just arrived in France and described the scenery of France. George Wilde served as a bugler in the 354th Infantry of the 89th Division. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Communications; World War, 1914-1918--Transportation; Military training |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Arnold Historical Society |
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| Date Original | June 30, 1918 |
| Language | English |