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Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 to Helen Lyons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.066 Author/Creator: Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 November 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 21.25 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his wife about his landing in France. Describes the differences between the United States and France, especially the buildings, the automobiles, and the money. Wonders if she has received his postcards from New York. Written on YMCA letterhead.

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
Lyons, Helen, 1895-1990

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