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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07810.031 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of World War I correspondence |
| Title | Lawrence L. Hopkins to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins regarding Christmas and the outbreak of lice in the camp |
| Date | 14 October 1918 |
| Author | Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919) |
| Recipient | Hopkins, A.W. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp. Intimates that he is optimistic about the peace negotiations. Written on paper taken from a fallen German soldier. |
| Subjects | World War I Military History Soldier's Letter Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Holidays and Celebrations Gift Children and Family Military Camp Personal Hygiene Peace Death Health and Medical |
| People | Hopkins, Laurence L. (fl. 1918-1919) Hopkins, Mrs. A.W. (fl. 1918-1919) Hopkins, A.W. (fl. 1918-1919) |
| Place written | France |
| Theme | World War I; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Private Hopkins was in Company F, 305th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces. Harold Hopkins is his brother. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |