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WWI 26th Yankee Division New England Tobacco Fund Donation Letter AEF France WW1
WWI 26th Yankee Division New England Tobacco Fund Donation Letter AEF France WW1
WWI 26th Yankee Division New England Tobacco Fund Donation Letter AEF France WW1
WWI 26th Yankee Division New England Tobacco Fund Donation Letter AEF France WW1
WWI 26th Yankee Division New England Tobacco Fund Donation Letter AEF France WW1

WWI 26th Yankee Division New England Tobacco Fund Donation Letter AEF France WW1

$ 11.58

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Condition: Original, World War I US Home Front New England Boys Tobacco Fund Boston. Vibrant colors, legible print, signatures, terrific doughboy art. December 7, 1918. Facsimile signed committee member. Tribute to YD. High quality paper, almost like linen. Clean. Well preserved. Has been folded up. It is 103 years old and in fair to fair plus condition. Please reference the photos and detailed description.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • World War I: WWI 1917 - 1919 WW1
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • WWI Home Front New Boys Tobacco Fund: 1918 Letter Donations to 26th YD 76th and 12th Divisions
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    - Ship World Wide, will combine shipping
    Here is a
    World War I US Home Front New England Boys Tobacco Fund
    .  The letter has a facsimile signature of one of the Committee Members heading up the drive to provide New England Soldiers with Cigarettes and Tobacco Products. The letter was addressed to N.N. Hill Brass Company following up on donations for smokes.  There is a nice tribute to the 26th Yankee Division, though this drive also includes boys from the 76th and 12th Divisions.
    The 26th Yankee Division is doing occupation duty.  General Edwards is home commanding Department after leading the YD to Victory at Soissons, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel.  He references that the wounded and disabled of the Division are coming home and the drive needs to provide them, also, with smokes and not just those still "over there" in the AEF.
    This is a neat piece on the Home Front backing the men from New England in the service.  It is suitable for framing.  The date it was written is ominous, December 7, 1918, 23 years to the day before Pearl Harbor.   It is 103 years old and in fair to fair plus condition.
    - WWI US Home Front Letters, Cards, Photos, Pictures, Paper, Ephemera, Books, Documents
    - New England Tobacco Fund for the Boys; 26th Yankee Division, 76th and 12th Divisions
    - Facsimile signature, follow up letter to a Massachusetts Brass Company highlighting the YD's brilliant overseas service
    - Vibrant colors, legible, fantastic doughboy art portray
    - High quality paper, almost like linen, would look great framed
    - Measures 10.125 x 8.125 inches
    - Domestic buyers pay USPS 1st Class Service, padded mailer, tracking
    - International Buyers pay USPS 1st Class International Service, padded mailer, customs label
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    Background:
    This was one of many drives to provide the soldiers in France with some of the comforts of home.  It                                               unfortunately got a lot of the men hooked on smoking with the preponderance of free tobacco products,                                         including my grandfather.