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Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943 to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1567 Author/Creator: Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943 Place Written: Greesnboro, NC Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 December 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 27.5 cm Order a Copy

Sam mentions that he just got back from bivouacking. He is learning about what others are doing on the battlefield. He also learned how to use a rifle and machine gun.

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