John William Arnold letter, 1917 October 17
Scope and Contents
Single letter, dated October 17, 1917, by a British soldier at a hospital in France while he recovered from a battle wound. It is addressed to the soldier's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold of Syston in Leicestershire, England, and is signed "Will." The letter expresses his eagerness to rejoin "the boys" the next day.
Dates
- Creation: 1917 October 17
Creator
- From the Collection: Arnold, John William (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Foot
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository