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Augsberger, Richard C. (1923-1997) To Ardena Mae Fouts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.34 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C. (1923-1997) Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February, 1944 Pagination: 1p. ; 14 x 10.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger inquires as to how things are at home. He tells Ardena that everything here is ok. He writes "Gee Honey there isn't much to write about. What I would like to say I can't. Because of military laws so anyway it will keep till I get home." He says he saw the English channel and part of the ocean today, "and it was plenty rough." He looks forward to returning and marrying Ardena. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

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