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Ward, James L., fl. 1918 to Kenneth S. Anderson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.102 Author/Creator: Ward, James L., fl. 1918 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1918 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 24 cm, Width: 14.75 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his commanding officer that he has been in the hospital for five weeks and would like the opportunity to return to the states with his company. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

Ward, James L., fl. 1918
Anderson, Kenneth S., fl. 1918-1944

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