Letter from Harry S. Truman to Bess Wallace
11/1/1918
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In this letter to her soon-to-be husband, Harry S. Truman, Bess Wallace writes about how much she is looking forward to him coming home from serving in France in World War I, their upcoming wedding, their need for a car, a possible job for Harry, and visits from family and friends. She also writes about the military review that Truman participated in before returning home with the Prince of Wales and General John Pershing.
This primary source comes from the Collection HST-FBP: Harry S. Truman Papers Pertaining to Family, Business and Personal Affairs.
National Archives Identifier: 18513375
Full Citation: Letter from Harry S. Truman to Bess Wallace; 11/1/1918; March 16, 1919; Harry S. Truman Correspondence Files, 1919 - 1943; Collection HST-FBP: Harry S. Truman Papers Pertaining to Family, Business and Personal Affairs; Harry S. Truman Library, Independence MO. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/1-letter-from-harry-s-truman-to-bess-wallace, April 20, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.