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Army trooper writes of training and peanut butter at Fort Riley
A letter from Roy Elis of Troop D 18th Cavalry Fort Riley Kansas describes strenuous daily drills on horse and foot with rifle and kitchen work. He notes home made candy from Louisa Patterson and requests peanut butter for his birthday. The piece also mentions William A Sunday revival and booster views on religious work. For sale raspberries by the case with orders via Orville Durflinger Magnolia.
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Leonore Ellis
Roy Elis
18Th Cavalry
Fort Riley
Kansas
Louisa Patterson
138Th Cavalry
Troop D
Kan
New York
William.a
New York Herald
Orville _Durflinger
Magnolia