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Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970 to Nancy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09600.14 Author/Creator: Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970 Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1969 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Nancy's mother writes to inform Nancy she is feeling better and that Te Te (Tillie) and Samuel visited her. She mentions that Stevie took care of Samuel and put him to bed. Nancy's mother is concerned for Te Te (Tillie) who "gets fed up with Hattie Sue." Nancy's mother asks Nancy to "stretch it next week," most likely referring to her finances.

Anderson, Nancy, fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Mama, fl. 1966-1970

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