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Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 to Helen Lyons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.077 Author/Creator: Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1 November 1918 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his wife about having landed in Europe. Describes the weather and inquires as to their daughter's well-being. Promises to write again once he is settled. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

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

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