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Month: February 2019

Letter from Aunt Teenie

February 12, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

This is another letter sent to Robert from his Aunt “Teenie.” Continue reading...

Letter to Mother

February 10, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"We have men in this company from every trade and walk of life, but the men from the smooth part of Texas are the biggest liars in the outfit, moon shiners and coal miners included." Continue reading...

Letter to Dad

February 8, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"I have managed to sleep warm. I have an old iron bed and two bed ticks on it, with five blankets to cover with. They are issuing wood again so we can have a fire." Continue reading...

Letter to Mom

February 2, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"I got me a bed from the “frogs” and have a straw mattress on it and five army blankets. I will hate to leave such comfort." Continue reading...

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