Letter from Pvt. Raymond H. Slack to Mrs. L. T. Lufkin, 1944 November 21

Title:

Letter from Pvt. Raymond H. Slack to Mrs. L. T. Lufkin, 1944 November 21

Creator:

Slack, Raymond H.

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2008.087 (m)

Object ID:

2008.087 (m)

Date:

1944/11/21

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from Raymond H. Slack, a private in the United States Army during World War II, to Mrs. L. T. Lufkin in Charlestown, NH, dated November 21, 1944. In the letter, Slack discusses the layout of his tent and notes they purchased an electric radio to catch radio shows from London and the United States. He goes on to tell of the countryside, his church attendance, and that they get three hot meals a day. Slack notes he will be back on the farm when this is over and thanks Lufkin for all she has done for him; stating she has been just like a mother to him. He ends the letter by wishing her a Merry Chirstmas and a Happy New Year.

Subjects:

Correspondence , World War, 1939-1945 , Military life , Farms , Christmas , Holidays

Locations:

France
Charlestown, NH

People:

Slack, Raymond H. , Lufkin, L. T.

Organizations:

United States. Army

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item