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Somewhere in France, September 25, 1918Dear Folks:Just thought I would drop you a few lings letting you know that I am well and am feeling fine. I don’t think that a soldier gets sick anyway. We sure are… Read More
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With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
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Shaubury Salop, Eng., Sept. 23, ‘18 Dear Mr. Reid: You will no doubl be surprised to hear from me, but I am going to write a little anyway. I have been pretty busy and when we are not… Read More
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August 11, 1918Dear Mother:I guess you have been wondering why I don’t write but here is the whole thing in a nut shell-I am in a position now so I can’t. I wish I could write all about… Read More
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The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
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July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
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Dear Folks,Shall write a few lines to let you know I am well and like it fine over here. I have seen quite a bit of the country since I got over here. Of course things are a… Read More
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Interesting Account of the recent fighting and destruction of Country. With the A.E.F. France, July 24, 1918Dear Friends:Having a little spare time thot I would devote a few minutes to letting the folks know I am over here… Read More
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We received a copy of the New Brunswick, N.J. Sunday Times and a letter from T. G. O’Connor, Camp Raritan, N.J. The paper contains a picture of the band to which Gerald belongs. It states there are three… Read More
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Letter from A.F. Stangor from France Renville Star Farmer 10-24-1918
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Somewhere in France, September 25, 1918Dear Folks:Just thought I would drop you a few lings letting you know that I am well and am feeling fine. I don’t think that a soldier gets sick anyway. We sure are… Read More
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Letter from Winston R. George from France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
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With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Letter from Willis McBroom in France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
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Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
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Letter From Lester Smith, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
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Shaubury Salop, Eng., Sept. 23, ‘18 Dear Mr. Reid: You will no doubl be surprised to hear from me, but I am going to write a little anyway. I have been pretty busy and when we are not… Read More
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Letter from Warren H. Peterson Olivia Times 10-17-1918
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August 11, 1918Dear Mother:I guess you have been wondering why I don’t write but here is the whole thing in a nut shell-I am in a position now so I can’t. I wish I could write all about… Read More
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Letter from Ralph Ryan Olivia Times 10-17-1918
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The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
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Letter from Carl O. Potter from France Hector Mirror 09-19-1918
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July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
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He Likes France Fairfax Standard 10-24-1918
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Dear Folks,Shall write a few lines to let you know I am well and like it fine over here. I have seen quite a bit of the country since I got over here. Of course things are a… Read More
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Havoc of War Vividly Described by One of the Boys in France
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Interesting Account of the recent fighting and destruction of Country. With the A.E.F. France, July 24, 1918Dear Friends:Having a little spare time thot I would devote a few minutes to letting the folks know I am over here… Read More
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Letter From Timothy O’Connor, Renville Star Farmer, 9-12-1918
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We received a copy of the New Brunswick, N.J. Sunday Times and a letter from T. G. O’Connor, Camp Raritan, N.J. The paper contains a picture of the band to which Gerald belongs. It states there are three… Read More
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