Bascom Walden Sparkman Letters to Wife Eleanor, January 1944-July 1944
- Containers:
- 18.0019 - Box 1, Folder 002
- Scope and content:
This folder contains thirty-seven letters written from Italy. Of note, in the March 27 letter, Sparkman notes experiencing the first peaceful day since November 1943. In a July 7 letter, he describes experiences during the Battle of Cassino. A July 14 letter mentions keeping a copy of the company daily diary which is included in Box two of the collection. A July 21 letter mentions eating locally available fruits.
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