George G. York Letter

Collection — Container: Small Collections Box 120

Identifier: SC 01744

Staff Only

Content Description

An eight page letter with envelope from George G. York, a senior corporal stationed at Camp Alger, to his wife and child. York writes about a visit to the camp by President McKinley, the moral of the soldiers, his experience with military rations, and his thoughts on the Spanish-American war.

Dates

Creation: May 29th, 1898

Creator

York, George G., CPL. (Person)

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