Letter, [1915, September 18, Champagne, France] addressed "Dear Friend."

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Letter, [1915, September 18, Champagne, France] addressed "Dear Friend."

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Seeger describes his company's activities behind enemy lines, marching by day, digging communications trenches at night, as they prepare for the attack. He describes his views on the events to come, "We are to attack in a few days and be in the thick of one of the most tremendous actions in all History. It is my place here & I would not for the world be anywhere else. If I fall, it will be a fitting climax to my career, -- the most perfect that I could wish. If I come through I will have extraordinary things to tell you about around big open fires in times to come." He concludes with "... When you receive this we will probably be in the furnace. Watch the communiqués and think of me."

2 items (2 p. letter and photograph) ; 22.2 cm.

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Seeger, Alan, 1888-1916

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American poet, killed in World War I. From the description of Autograph postcard signed : to his mother, 1914 Aug. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270964208 Written while Seeger was serving in Europe during World War I, copied from his poetry book (MS Am 255.1) and sent home in a letter addressed to "H. R." From the description of Poems : manuscript, 1916. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612782773 American poet. From the description ...