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    <abstract id="aspace_c2d5e328182dfb31e058144f9b3992f2">Ten letters from Pvt. Chester Merriman, serving in the A.E.F. (American Expeditionary Force) during World War I, to his mother in Romney. He describes army camp life and his travels in Italy, England, and France, where he mentions serving on the Western Front.</abstract>
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