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Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978 to Children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.342 Author/Creator: Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978 Place Written: Roanoke, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1976 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She mentions that nighttime frost is killing her fruit and azaleas. She also wonders whether the Patricia Hearst case will ever end. She asks if Diane has recovered from the flu. She also says she has not heard from Gerry or Karen. She signs off by wishing a happy Easter, sending her love and blessings.

Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1884-1978
Hearst, Patricia, 1954-

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