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Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978 to Children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.347 Author/Creator: Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978 Place Written: Roanoke, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1976 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Letter from Cordelia Williams. She says Virginia has come to visit her. She says she is sorry the recipient is feeling badly and wants them to follow the doctor's orders to stay in bed. She says Geri also needs rest. She mentions some things she has watched and listened to. She signs off with love and blessings, and reminds them to send her a note about how they are doing.

Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1884-1978
Kent, Virginia Williams, 1918-1987
Twitty, Geraldine Williams, 1930-

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