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Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943 to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1565 Author/Creator: Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943 Place Written: Greenboro, NC Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 November 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 27.8 cm Order a Copy

Samuel writes that the army is making him feel young again, about 25. He claims to enjoy the fresh air, and thanks Sylvia for the socks.

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