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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.15 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October, 1943 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 10.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger asks Ardena if Donald has made any "move passes" at her lately, and if he has Augsberger requests that Ardena tell him. He lets Ardena know that he is going to try and get transferred to the Air Corps again so that "I can really do something for my country. Besides what I am doing now."

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