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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.13 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October, 1943 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 10.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is fine and "still kicking this old world around." He reports that from what he hears, things are going pretty good over here. Therefore he says "I guess you can be getting the wedding dress out and getting it fitted up. As I hope to be home this time next year. If I don't stop any lead."

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