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Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 to Helen Lyons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.076 Author/Creator: Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 Place Written: Hempstead, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 May 1919 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Replies to his wife and writes that he will be relocated to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his discharge by the end of the week. Explains that the troops are resting, eating and waiting for news regarding their discharges. Reacts to local news and updates from home. Written on Red Cross Canteen letterhead. Written at Camp Mills .

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

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