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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09581.09 Author/Creator: Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944 Place Written: Over Sea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 08 November 1942 Pagination: 2p. ; 24.7 x 15.9 cm Order a Copy

Conner was pleased to receive the photos of Lola Gene, Meg, and Sam. He writes that mom sent him cigarettes as a Christmas present, but that he does not need him since Jonas doesn't smoke and he gave his cigarettes to Herbert. Conner has not received Erma's box yet. Mom is sending him a pin and a watch, but he needs a fountain pen and asks Nueal to tell mom to send him one. He sends his love and signs off. In the postscript, Conner says that Jonas is ok and made P.F.C. (Private first class) this month.

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

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