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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.056 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: Le Mans, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 May 1919 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about the temporary camp in which he is currently posted. Expects to be embarking soon after reaching Brest. Adds that he will continue sending mail to Ashtabula and asks that she continue on her end. Encloses a newspaper clipping regarding the return of the 80th Division (included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. C

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

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