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Prevel (priest), fl. 1944 to Mon General [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09558.01 Author/Creator: Prevel (priest), fl. 1944 Place Written: Tinchebray, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1944 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Liberation letter from Father Prevel, mayor of the French village of Tinchebray. Written in French. Thanks the General for the liberation of the town. Mentions 500 American prisoners were in the town before liberation. Includes August 20th English translation of letter signed by Sgt. Edward S. Seiderman and L.J. Hutinet 1st Lt. AF.

Prevel (priest), fl. 1944

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