World War I Collection of Correspondence. Approximately 15 letters. Some with original envelopes. All circa August 1918 to November 1919

Admiral Moore, E.K.

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World War I Collection of Correspondence. Approximately 15 letters. Some with original envelopes. All circa August 1918 to November 1919. All single sheets, 2 to 4 pages long, handwritten. With two small cabinet card photos of a young woman. These letters were written by Admiral E.K. Moore from the Hotel Connor in Nice, France, as well as the American Hospital in France. They were written to the wife of Major John Knowlton (no first name for the wife given in the letters unfortunately), and regarded the health of Major Knowlton. Major Knowlton served as a doctor in France in World War I, and it appears he became ill in the Summer of 1918, eventually being diagnosed with spinal meningitis. This caused him to lose his memory, and resulted in a lengthy hospital stay. Because of this, his wife was not originally notified. These letters from Admiral Moore describe Knowlton's health and improvement, as well as his transfer to another hospital. It appears Knowlton eventually recovered fully and returned home to the US, with some of the later letters addressing the gratitude apparently expressed by the Knowltons. All in GOOD condition, with fold creases, some toning and other general wear. Envelopes very worn.

Seller Inventory # 021800

Bibliographic Details

• Title: World War I Collection of Correspondence. Approximately 15 letters. Some with original envelopes. All circa August 1918 to November 1919
• Publisher: No publisher, No Place
• Binding: Unbound
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military/ War
  • Americana
  • World War I