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wwi letter lot relating to Capt. H Matthews, 313 Am. Tn. Family/home front news

$ 31.67

Availability: 14 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Used
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

    Description

    WWI letter lot relating to Capt. Howard Matthews, 313 Ammunition Train while stationed in France.
    Lot includes -
    4 Telegrams, 3 are congratulations on promotion.
    25 letters from Howard’s wife Frances in Parkersburg W Virginia and while traveling in New York.
    Frances and Howard were married shortly before he shipped overseas and the letters talk of plans for the future, the upcoming birth of there first baby, family news, personal finances etc.
    Also included is a Wedding announcement for the wedding of Frances and Howard.
    A few letters have newspaper clippings.
    Letters come with copies of documents found relating to Howard and Frances.