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19 October 1943

Brown, Walter R., fl. 1943

Letter signed

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Condolence letter from the Dean of Men, Walter R. Brown, from the Hampton Institute. He extends his sorrows on the passing of "Leroi." He writes that no child should die before their parents.

GLC09587.027

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