William McFarland letters, 1918.

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William McFarland letters, 1918.

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Letters from McFarland, an airplane mechanic from Madelia, Minnesota stationed with the 273rd Aero Squadron (March 1918) and the 77th Aero Squadron (April-October 1918) at Barron Field, Everman, Texas, during World War I; written to Mrs. Cyrus W. Wells of Minneapolis. They provide data on routine mechanics' duties, camp life, his patriotic sentiments, and flight training casualties. They also acknowledge gifts and Minnesota news from Mrs. Wells, and include a picture of McFarland (with letter of April 25).

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McFarland, William

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Wells, Cyrus W., Mrs., 1847-1948.

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United States. Army. Aero Squadron, 77th.

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United States. Army

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