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Perry, George W., fl. 1918 to Mrs. Perry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.082 Author/Creator: Perry, George W., fl. 1918 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 January 1918 Pagination: 2 p. ; 27.25 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about seeing family and friends while overseas. Happily reports that he will be sent to flight school but performs soldier duty during the interim. Written on YMCA letterhead.

Perry, George W., fl. 1918
Perry, W.W., Mrs., fl. 1918

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