Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919) to Hazel Reese
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.100 Author/Creator: Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919) Place Written: Camp Coetquidan, Brittany, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1919 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 21 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his friend about his plans to embark for the states shortly. Discusses the poor postal service and says that it has greatly improved since the war ended. Mentions General Pershing's visit to his camp and promises to elaborate once he returns. Says that the weather today is sunny at last and the troops are enjoying it. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
Corporal Tuell fought with the American Expeditionary Forces in the Headquarters Company, 141st Field Artillery, 39th Division.
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