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Dear Mothers in France Letter From Walton Depot
Orie L Walton writes from American Salvage Depot No 1 in Bordeaux France on Dec 8 1918. He describes wait for mail, work duties, supply of clothing for troops, weather, and longing for home. He notes promotions, staff additions, financial aid, convoy voyage details from New York to Liverpool and Southampton, and hopes for return by July. He ends with seasonal regards and Christmas wishes.
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Orie L. Walton
American Salvage Depot
A. PO
Bordeaux
France
Jaren Quantiles
Charlie
Home Sweet Home
Shane
Wwe
Jin Tittelier
Campy
States
Camp Melga
Neer
Thias
Charley
Christman
Chratmias
New York
Toran
Noroes
Newfoundland
Liverpool
Southampton
Roll Ware
English Channel
Merry Christman
Ontie
Walton