Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.031 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1918 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 11 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp. Intimates that he is optimistic about the peace negotiations. Written on paper taken from a fallen German soldier.
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