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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.042 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: Pimelles, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1919 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about his lack of letter-writing opportunities. Describes the local weather conditions. Wishes he could draw so he could send pictures of his ramshackle temporary housing. Includes a few anecdotes surrounding the lice problem in camp. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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

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