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Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.021 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: at Sea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with GLC07810.022. Written on YMCA letterhead.

Hopkins, Laurence L., fl. 1918-1919
Hopkins, A.W., fl. 1918-1919

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