Dwight R. Yates papers (MMS-1805)

This digital collection features letters from the Dwight R. Yates papers (MMS-1805), which date from 1898-1964 and contain the personal letters and military service papers of a private from West Millgrove, Ohio who served with Co.D, 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, with additional service in the Philippines with Co. K, 5th U.S. Infantry.

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Each handwritten letter is accompanied by an associated typed transcript.

The original Yates papers were loaned to the Center for Archival Collections for copying; this digital collection therefore consists only of photocopies of the original items. The physical photocopies are also available to view onsite at the CAC. View the full collection catalog record.

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Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley about being mustered out, his trip back, and enquiring after his watch.

Letter from Dwight R. to his aunt

Letter from Dwight R. to his aunt about his pay, the weather, and illness on the island.

Letter from Dwight R. Yates to his aunt Annie

Letter from Dwight R. Yates to his aunt Annie about the conditions at Santa Clara, his lack of stamps, and his eagerness to be home.

Letter from Dwight R. Yates to his aunt Annie C. Harley

Letter from Dwight R. Yates to his aunt Annie C. Harley about the delay in letters being sent, the health of himself and his unit, a dream about being home again, what he has to eat, and his boat trip to Cuba.

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley

Letter from Dwight R. Yates to his aunt Annie C. Harley about the rate of letters from home, his plans for his clothes budget from the Government, and taking a bath.

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley about his poor health, asking about her new home in Fostoria and whether there are any pretty girls as neighbors, and his desire to go to school.

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley about his experiences in the military, having a dress parade, where his company may be stationed, and having his watch fixed back home.

Letter from Dwight R. Yates to his aunt Annie C. Harley

Letter from Dwight R. Yates to his aunt Annie C. Harley about the upcoming holidays, his budget, and his marks on the shooting range.

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie about problems with other soldiers and a possible trip to Washington.

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley

Letter from Dwight to his aunt Annie C. Harley about his delay in wrigint, his routine, the weather, a dinner at a farm house, various people, and his lack of pay.