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- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-03-06
- John writes from an army hospital in France, where he is being treated for mumps. In the letter he describes food, work, and leisure activities in the army; mentions new acquaintances, some of whom are from Alabama; and thanks his family for the...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-03-23
- In the letter John describes living conditions on the front lines in France; the shooting down of a German plane ("our first glimpse of war"); and the excitement most of the men feel during the fighting: "We stood on a hill under the moonlight last...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his father, whom he calls "Cap," in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-04-04
- In the letter John relates news he has received from home and describes duties and movements of the army in France. He also mentions a casualty list ("which was to be expected and absolutely no cause for alarm") and the continuous transfer of...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-07-05
- In the letter John writes of an American attack on German forces in France, describing the trenches, casualties, prisoners, and battlefield: "Our wounded showed wonderful nerve and good spirit. The Germans too were rather uncomplaining, with a few...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Morris E. Wright to Lucy Durr in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-09-06
- In the letter Wright describes the landscape of France ("if you could see this country once you would never be thru telling what a beautiful place it is") and interactions with the French people ("They dress so funny and do everything in the...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-10-10
- In the letter John briefly describes recent fighting against the Germans, during which he has worked with French troops and Marines. He mentions meeting a soldier from Montgomery and thanks his family and friends for all the letters they have sent.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Lucy Durr at Camp Sheridan in Montgomery, Alabama, to her son, Clifford.
- 1918-10-21
- In the letter, Lucy discusses her work in the influenza ward at the Camp Sheridan hospital: "If this 'flu' keeps up much longer the casualty list over here will be longer than the one in France. You see I can't keep off of the influenza. Seriously,...
- 2009-06-25