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Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944 To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09581.04 Author/Creator: Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1942 Pagination: 6p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

Conner tells Nueal not to write him until he sends her his new address for when he is on "the other side." He writes that he doesn't mind serving because he has to get it over with and do his part. He will send his allotment of money to mom and dad through the army. He asks that they spend it because he does not need it since he receives $52 a month. He and Jonas Crawley are still together and will stay together because Jonas has a job cutting hair. He says not to worry, that he is fine and will be coming back. Conner signs off and will send Nueal his address soon. The letter is written on Golden Gate Exchange Club stationery.

Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944
Dorroh, Nueal, fl. 1942-1944
Dorroh, B.J., fl. 1942-1944

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