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Conger Reynolds correspondence, 1917
1917-06-23 Conger Reynolds to Mr. & Mrs. John Reynolds Page 3
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the men in my vicinity. I made several bull's eyes, however, and convinced my self that with a little practice I'll be able to plunk a German at anything up to 600 yards. My girlfriend in Des Moines remembered me last week with a box of dates and fudge. As I have not become well enough acquainted with the men in my new squad to be sharing treats with them, the box is still serving my sweet tooth. You'll not have to bother fixing anything for some time. You asked how many in my squad. There are eight. Your word about Almer confirms news I had recently from newspaper folk in Des Moines that he had left for New York. Whether he has sailed or not I don't know. He will probably write to me eventually. Your mention of chicken makes my mouth water. I hope they keep until I come
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the men in my vicinity. I made several bull's eyes, however, and convinced my self that with a little practice I'll be able to plunk a German at anything up to 600 yards. My girlfriend in Des Moines remembered me last week with a box of dates and fudge. As I have not become well enough acquainted with the men in my new squad to be sharing treats with them, the box is still serving my sweet tooth. You'll not have to bother fixing anything for some time. You asked how many in my squad. There are eight. Your word about Almer confirms news I had recently from newspaper folk in Des Moines that he had left for New York. Whether he has sailed or not I don't know. He will probably write to me eventually. Your mention of chicken makes my mouth water. I hope they keep until I come
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