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- GLC#
- GLC07810.013-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 30 July 1918
- Author/Creator
- Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918
- Title
- to M.J. Flynn
- Place Written
- France
- Pagination
- 8 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 14 cm
- Primary time period
- Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
- Sub-Era
- World War I
Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes pictures for safe keeping (not included) and his military identification number. Complains about the lack of mail from friends. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead.
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