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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.03 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: Corvallis, Oregon Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April, 1943 Pagination: 5p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is supposed to be shipped out to another camp soon. He says he got one tooth pulled and another one filled. He lets Ardena know he misses her very much and longs to hold her in his arms again. He asks that she tell her mom and dad that he says hello, and sends her his love. Written at Camp Adair.

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