14 August 1945

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One V-mail letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 14, 1945.

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3 August 1945

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Envelope

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One envelope addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff by Richard C. Miller post marked August 3, 1945.

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circa 1940-1945

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Printed letter

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One undated V-Mail letter from Richard Miller to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff. Features an image of men and women in uniform celebrating Christmas. It reads "Greetings From Britian."

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2 November 1945

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 2, 1945.

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11 December 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One V-mail from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 11, 1943. The Christmas greeting features a cartoon of a group of people standing and sitting as if taking a photograph. One man is sitting on the floor unwrapping a gift. It reads, "Greetings from Britain."

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19 October 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 19, 1943. Richard jokes about friction between them now since he is in the Army and Leonard is in the Navy. He says if he had a choice he would have joined the Navy too, although he has been very lucky in the Army. He just saw a movie short feature on the training at Great Lakes. He requests that Leonard send him pictures with his new haircut. He wishes Leonard good luck with the girls if his hair looks as bad as Richard's did.

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11 March 1941

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Document signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter From Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 11, 1941. Richard updates Leonard on his work driving trucks. He is sorry that Leonard and a woman named Rose did not get along. He asks how his own love interest has described their relationship. Richard asks after Leonard's family, and if he is saving his money. Richard concludes his letter noting that he might buy a motorcycle. Signed as "Dick."

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28 May 1941

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1941. Richard is glad that Leonard and "little Jeannie" are getting along. He missed an opportunity to eat dinner with a girl he met at a dance due to his job at the post theater. He expects to be home on Thursday. Signed as "Dick."

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25 May 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 25, 1942. Richard notes he is running a "Syncopation" show on base. He justifies his irregularity in answering letters because "ladies first." He invites Leonard to Petersburg, Virginia for a weekend. After which he asks how Leonard's "socializing" is going. Signed as "Dick."

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1 September 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 1, 1942. Richard relays that life has changed now that he is in a service unit. In addition to listing extracurricular activities he notes the large number of vaccinations. He is scheduled to leave base Wednesday, Sept. 2 and has been seeing a woman named "Agnes." He anticipates being deployed writing "I don't fell so bad about this as I thought I would, probably because of all the excitement & new things I think I'm going to see." Signed "Your Pal, Dick."

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21 September 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1942. Richard informs Leonard he is in England but cannot reveal his exact location. He crossed the ocean on a boat to get there and is enjoying experiencing the British culture and people. Signed "Your Pal, Dick."

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21 November 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. A Christmas greeting card depicting a black cat sending mail. Reads "A Merry Christmas To you. 'Old Bean.'" Signed as "Dick." The card was postmarked New York but most likely sent from a military location overseas.

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6 January 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 6, 1943. Richard is glad that Leonard liked his Christmas card. Richard explains his delay in response on the number of letters he receives. He acknowledges that Leonard is working asks if he has purchased a new car even with the gas shortage. He comments on Robert Winemiller, joining the army he says "its not so bad once you get use to the life, but I assure you, I wouldn't want to go thru those first three months again myself and especially not, in the 'infantry.'" He mentions his recent trip to London and everything…

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23 July 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 23, 1943. Richard recounts his growth during the three years in the army. He suggests, "The time is really flying by an altho the ball seems to be rolling our way now, I believe a good bit more time is going to fly by before I see the Old U.S.A. again." He admits that it is hard being away from home and not knowing when you're going back but is happy experiencing the world. Richard tell Leonard that several celebrities have visited and that he has a few autographs by them. He is excited about his furlough that starts August…

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