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W A Young Sees Camp Meigs Life Amid War Routines
In a December 9 1918 letter from Camp Meigs Washington W A Young reflects on army work habits and boredom with camp life noting the absence of recreation beyond the Y M C A and the monotony of duties. He describes weather tents church sermons and interactions with Pella friends while awaiting discharge and considering the army faith in service.
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New York
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Rube
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Harry
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