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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
6
A collection of letters from American soldiers abroad recounting life in France in 1918. Messages describe daily routines, letters from family, hospital stays, influenza illness, military travel, and hopes for peace as the war nears its end.
Mr and Mrs C W McGill share a son Dean’s letter from Oct 30 1918 in France. He describes attending an army school for military engineering and infantry drill with about five from his regiment among hundreds of skilled men. He notes six to twelve weeks of study ahead and limited mail due to transfers.
In a letter dated October 26 from Somewhere in France, Harry Fox writes home to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox. He mentions a hike, being in town, buying souvenirs, and plans to send one to Mary. He asks if his insurance papers have arrived and says he will send better gifts if possible.
Letter from Earl Adelsperger at a Red Cross base hospital in southern France describes being safe and “almost sound” after a wound. The October 18 1918 message to his parents Mrs and Mr Albert Adelsperger recounts his recovery status and has five letters in total.
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