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Thomas W. Messenger correspondence, June-December 1918

1918-08-31 Thomas Messenger to Mrs. N.H. Messenger Page 1

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Camp Dix N. Jersey August 31, 1918 My Dearest Folks at Home: We arrived here at four oclock yesterday afternoon. Had to march three miles from the Depot. However it wasn't plowing thru sand but on pavement. We are stationed temporarily in barracks. Hope we get to keep them for there lots nicer than tents. Rather uncomfortable sleeping with only one blanket & on these steel spring cots but I slept good last night. We were sure a dirty bunch from that long ride. And the first thing I did was to
 
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