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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09581.21 Author/Creator: Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944 Place Written: South Pacific Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 August 1943 Pagination: 3p. ; 18.5 x 13.3 cm Order a Copy

Conner writes that he was glad to hear from Nueal that Francis Dorroh is in school. He says "I sure wished I had have went on for I need it so bad now. As you no I can't hardly write and plenty other ways I need it. But it to late for me to think about that now and I have to make the best of it." He relays a message from Jonas to Nueal, that Jona regrets not writing Nueal sooner. Jonas cuts all of "Co-'C' boys hair and it takes all of his spair time." He sends his love and closes the letter.

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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