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Roberts, Edward (fl. 1918) to Mayme Glerum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.085 Author/Creator: Roberts, Edward (fl. 1918) Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1918 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 21 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his sister about the slow mail and daily conditions. Encloses a clipping from the East Troy (WI) News about local servicemen. Written on YMCA letterhead.

Private Roberts fought with the American Expeditionary Forces in the 7th Battalion, 121st Field Artillery.

Roberts, Edward, fl. 1918
Glerum, Mayme, fl. 1918

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