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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.16 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 02 November, 1943 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 10.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger tells Ardena that it will soon be a year since the last time he saw her. He reminisces about the last time he was able to spend time with Ardena. Augsberger writes that "there were pressure montes [prescious moments] and I will always remember." He says that "And someday soon I hope I will return. To take up were I left off. Our Wedding Day."

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