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Capelle, Rosalie, fl. 1918 to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.006 Author/Creator: Capelle, Rosalie, fl. 1918 Place Written: Journy, Pas de Calais, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 22.75 cm, Width: 14.75 cm Order a Copy

Capelle writes on behalf of Miss Flora in response to a postcard from Anderson. She reminisces about the fun the girls had at the soldier's mass and wonders where all the good soldiers have gone. Hopes that they will visit the house again before returning home to America.

Capelle, Rosalie, fl. 1918
Anderson, Kenneth S., fl. 1918-1944

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