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Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943 to Dad

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1697 Author/Creator: Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1929-1945 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Sam writes that he would like a certified copy of David's birth certificate. Since Mad is in Florida Sam thought he'd be able to help him. He also says that he misses David terribly.

Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943

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