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Francis (fl. 1946) To Margaret Lobik

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09579.01.06.03 Author/Creator: Francis (fl. 1946) Place Written: Des Moines, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1946 Pagination: 2p. : envelope ; 26.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

This letter is from another family member who is named Margaret. She is out in California writing to Aunt Frances, about the weather and how there is less fog in the winter. She also mentions a visit by Maybell and Dorthy, and invites Frances to visit as well. The envelope is blank. This letter from Aunt Frances is undated but it was enclosed with GLC09579.01.06.01, and GLC09579.01.06.02

Lobik, Margaret, 1919-1983

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