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Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 To Ardena Mae Fouts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.01 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: Corvallis, Oregon Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March, 1943 Pagination: 2p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

A "Good Luck" chain letter. The letter stipulates that it and four other copies must be sent out, or the the receiver of the letter will have bad luck. It reads, "The one who breaks this chain will have bad luck. Don't keep this letter. It must be in the mail 24 hrs. after receiving it." Written at Camp Adair.

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