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Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946 to Sylvia and Mad

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1591 Author/Creator: Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1944 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

Alvin hopes that Sylvia does not have another attack. He is glad she got promoted. Alvin also says he is concerned that he is spending the best years of his life in the army.

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