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Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957 To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09598.06 Author/Creator: Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957 Place Written: Seoul, Korea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1950 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Letter dated Seoul, November 24, 1950 addressed to his wife, "My Darling, My Darling," regarding copies of letters he was missing from her. Expresses condolence of the loss of his wife's kitten, mentions that his troop picked up a puppy. Ends letter noting that they were moving at that moment and when to expect his next batch of letters.

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