Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919) to Emily Tuell
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.098 Author/Creator: Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919) Place Written: Camp Coetquidan, Brittany, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 February 1919 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 17 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister about his trip to St. Michel and St. Malo and his upcoming return to the states. Wonders why he has not received any letters from the family in the six months he has been abroad. Mentions his epistolary relationship with Hazel Reese and sends his love. Adds that General Pershing personally inspected the troops and gave a speech.
Corporal Tuell fought with the American Expeditionary Forces in the Headquarters Company, 141st Field Artillery, 39th Division.
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