November 16, 1918


As far as I can tell, Grace never opened this letter, postmarked November 16, 1918. Even though it almost certainly contains Will's description of the Paris Armistice celebrations, I decided to leave it unopened. I've raided this time capsule enough to save a little bit for the future.

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