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Kelley, William H. (fl. 1918) to Bess

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.060 Author/Creator: Kelley, William H. (fl. 1918) Place Written: France Type: Typed letter Date: 14 November 1918 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his college friend about his daily activities and the antics of his fellow soldiers. Tells a funny story about a friend's perfecting a pancake recipe. Written on Headquarters 155th Field Artillery Brigade letterhead.

Kelley was in the Headquarters 155th Field Artillery Brigade.

Kelley, William H., fl. 1918

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