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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.040 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: Pimelles, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1919 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 14.75 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about moving to a new town and having received her Christmas package. Describes the local weather and his letter-writing conditions. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

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

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