Traylor, Orville S. (fl. 1918) to Mrs. S.W. Traylor
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.092 Author/Creator: Traylor, Orville S. (fl. 1918) Place Written: Bordeaux, France Type: Typed letter signed Date: 18 October 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26.5 x 20.25 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his mother about his lack of mail from home and hopes she has received the handkerchief he sent. Discusses his daily activities and looks forward to market day when the townspeople gather to discuss local news and the war. Mentions a fellow soldier and his hobby of collecting coins. Promises to write his family and friends more often. Typed on Headquarters, 87th Division National Army, Office of the Adjutant letterhead.
Army Field Clerk Traylor fought with the American Expeditionary Forces in the 87th Division.
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