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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.24 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 7, 1944 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 10.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger expresses his desire to return to Ardena and writes of his love for her. He says in the letter that he is fine, but lonesome for her. He asks Ardena to write more often because he misses her letters.

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