Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919) to Hazel Reese
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.093 Author/Creator: Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919) Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 October 1918 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 16.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to a friend that he constantly thinks about their great times in the country before he shipped out and hopes to have many more once he returns. Says that the local people are very different from the Americans but they have fun together nonetheless. Discusses his schooling and the rigorous training required of his branch of the service. Written on 141st U.S. Field Artillery letterhead.
Corporal Tuell fought with the American Expeditionary Forces in the Headquarters Company, 141st Field Artillery, 39th Division.
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