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1918 Camp Sevier SC soldier letter illustrated WITH THE COLORS paper SWEET HEART

$ 5.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Condition: The letter and envelope have some wear / tear / stains.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

    Description

    1918 Camp Sevier SC soldier letter illustrated WITH THE COLORS paper SWEET HEART
    postmark GREENVILLE S.C. JUN 20, 1918, SEVIER BRANCH.
    Stationery is YMCA "WITH THE COLORS", and this one is illustrated and shows a YMCA building and quotes from Presidents and General Pershing.
    There's a page and a half from William E. Gilland. The envelope is addressed to Miss Lola Kelley, Greenville, S.C.
    The dateline is June 20, 1918, Mobile Art. Section, 306 Tr. Hd qrs, M.P. Camp Sevier SC.
    Some of it:
    "Helo Miss Lola my dear sweet heart .... how about coming over Saturday Evening and spend the afternoon with you we could have a good time I think ..."
    "... don't get mad at me for I am crazy about you ho ho you know that don't you."
    "I am still in hopes of getting you when I make the return trip from France arnt you going to wait for me untill I come back."
    This is the only letter I have from this soldier. I have more of the addressee's letters and know that she married some one else.
    The letter and envelope have some wear / tear / stains.
    Shipping is .99 to USA addresses, USPS first class mail.