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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.055 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: Champagné, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1919 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother on Easter explaining that he has not left Camp d'Auvours but expects to be on the move in three weeks. Has sent her silk stockings from Paris and hopes they will reach her unscathed. Encloses letters from two children in Pittsburgh (included as GLC07810.055.01 and GLC07810.055.02). Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours

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

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