Martin, Vigier, fl. 1917 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.080 Author/Creator: Martin, Vigier, fl. 1917 Place Written: Cantal, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1917 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; Height: 24 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy
Thanks an American for his generosity after the death of her husband during the Battle of Verdun. Describes the hardships of a war widow and her orphaned children while praising the Americans and the hope they bring. The abbreviation "Vve" before the wife's name marks that she is a widow.
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