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Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918 to Kenneth S. Anderson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.086 Author/Creator: Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1918 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Height: 24.25 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

Anderson, Kenneth S., fl. 1918-1944
Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918

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