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Postcard from Henry and Johnny to William - January 29, 1919 - discharged information

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This is a postcard from Henry and Johnny to William letting William know that they are being discharged and are being sent to Fort Washington.

Postcard - Hotel Orlando - Decatur IL - July 23, 1918

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs dated July 23, 1918. It shows a picture of the Hotel Orlando in Decatur IL, The card is going to William in Athens, IL. Henry says they arrived safe and sound.

Wabash Railroad Bill of Lading - Original - May 20, 1915

This is a straight bill of lading from the Wabash Railroad for Mr. Henry Hibbs dated May 20, 1915. It has been prepaid. Destination is Athens, IL, It is a box of glass weighing 110 lbs. It has been signed by Mr. Henry Hibbs. Conditions are described…

Henry Hibbs - Honorable Discharge Papers and Enlistment Record - US Army- February 7, 1919

These are the honorable discharge papers and enlistment records for Henry P. Hibbs issued by the US War Department on February 7, 1919. There are one original and two copies.

Postcard to William Hibbs - August 18, 1918 - Fort Hunt

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs letting William Hibbs know their new address, dated August 18, 1918. It is 1st C. C.A.C. Potomac Park, Washington D.C. On the front of the postcard is a picture of the Washington Monument and the United States…

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs - June 11, 1918

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs dated June 11, 1918. Henry is asking William why he has not answered his letter. The front of the postcard has flags upon it as well as a poem.

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs - June 25, 1919 - Brest. - La rue de Paris

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs dated June 25, 1919. The picture on the front is of Brest-La rue de Paris. The card is from Camp Merritt, New Jersey. The written message is about a pair of gloves Henry is sending home to William.…

Post card from William Hibbs to William Hibbs - May 4, 1916

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This is a post card from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs dated May 4, 1916. It tells that all is well and hopes all well at home. There is a birthday greeting on the front of the card as well as a floral picture. The postcard it from Rockport.

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs - June 13, 1918 - Flags on front

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs telling William that Henry received his letter and tobacco for his birthday. Henry also describes receiving his new gun that weighed 11 pounds. There are flags and a verse on the front of this…

Postcard from Henry to William - January 31, 1919, discharged and coming home

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This is a postcard from Henry to William letting William know that he has been discharged at Camp Grant and should be home within a week. The front of the postcard shows Brest and the L'Eglise St-Louis at les Halles with people gathered at a…