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wwi grouping, Co. B 342 MG Bn leave to Nice, casino, poem, photo, souvenir guide

$ 18.48

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    Description

    WWI grouping of letters etc belonging to Alfred Peasner, Co. B 342 Machine Gun, Battalion. APO 761.
    Lot includes -
    Letter dated March 23 1919 . . . .yesterday I was in the Y for the evening program . . . It was beautiful sight to see Nice all lighted up and especially the Casino . . Extends out into the  sea . . Long promenade along the beach . . This afternoon we are going to the Italian boarder . . . Visited an old French fort . . .flash of light in the light houses . . . Quite a few people over here can speak a little English . .
    (addressed to his sister in Jefferson City, Missouri)
    Typed list in an envelope dated ? 1919 . . . 12 point general orders for Mess.(addressed to his sister in Jefferson City, Missouri)
    2 copies of Leaves of the Riviera Leave Area, souvenir guide by the A.E.F.Y.M.C.A. At Nice Cannes, Mnote-Carlo. mention France.
    3 copies of a G.H.Q AEF general orders  No. 38-A, letter dated Feb 28 1919 from Pershing.
    Typed poem - To the Stay at Home - 7 verses.
    2 snapshot sized photos not identified, group shot and matching.
    Membership card -Auxiliary Police - citizen police force, not dated.