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Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890 to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1548 Author/Creator: Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 26 July 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.5 x 29 cm. Order a Copy

Sylvia's father writes that Alvin was able to get a flight home. He is already flying solo. Her father is glad to hear Sylvia's trip was pleasant. He also reports that Mother has stomach problems

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