Paul Pommer correspondence, 1918-03-14, World War I

Paul Pommer correspondence, 1918-03-14, World War I

Description:

Letter from musketeer Paul Pommer addressed to the family of Gust. (Gustav) Pommer in Frankfurt, Germany. Postmarked K.D. Feldpost, March 15, 1918, hand dated March 14, 1918. Pommer reflects on how already two marches have gone by. He sent a letter early that day, and received a package with apples from his family. He also received a few hand towels, stockings and a small book. He explains how the packages helped him get through the long day’s long marches. Pommer also sent out two packages on the 12th. Adolf Uhl also sent him a card with some sermons to help him through the struggles of war. He tells his family to give his greetings to Lydia and thanks his family again for the apples.

Collection: World War I and World War II: Personal Narratives
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Digital reproduction published by Western Michigan University Library and made available for private study, scholarship or research use under applicable U.S. Law. Access to digital reproductions provided by Special Collections at Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Western Michigan University.

Language: ger