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Letters from Maarten in French Front Life and Family Tales
Maarten Wierenga writes fondly of army life in France and the humor of fellow soldiers while detailing his disdain for war. Family letters portray support from Saskia Anca and others, with Anca visiting and wives debating farmer life versus officer status. A later message from a Sister of Charity reports Maarten’s serious illness typhoid, his recovery, and hopeful return, with thanks for prayers and blessings from home.
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Father Meindert
Saskia
Anca
Brother
Maartens
Maarten
France
Anna
Napoleon
Josephine
Siskia
Christina
Wierengas
Father
Mother
Meindert