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Letter from Grandson Carl Timmens and Fort Worth Panther City origin
Readable portions tell Carl A. Timmens of the 165 Infantry Band writes of health duties and longing to visit his birth home and kin. He notes band service, a failed transfer, French learning, and plans for a vacation to see Joe. Also included is a fort Worth Panther City origin story by Pink Brooks about Billy the panther, plus local notes and reminiscences from John A. Lee and veterans recalling Civil War service and camp Bowie memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papal Pote
Boe
Aunt Ann
Brazos River
Scarte
Joe
Fort Worth
Billy
George E. Miller
Pink Brooks
Graham
Young County
Star-Telegram
Panther
Bily
Taylor Brooks
Gus Wayne
Joe Fergnson
Lee Thomas
Lilly
Panthervile
John
A. Lee
France
Camp Bowie