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Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970 to Nancy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09600.16 Author/Creator: Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970 Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1969 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 15.2 cm Order a Copy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the family misses Nancy when she is at school but that she is glad Nancy is in college as it is good for her. She mentions, Tillie (Te Te), Steven, whom Nancy's mother misses when he is away, and Nancy's father. Nancy's grandmother mentions her recent doctor's appointment, that she is still working on sewing Nancy's clothes, and that she attended a recent singing performance. She closes with "We love you" and signs the letter, "Grandpa, Grandma."

Address and phone number of Roy Zuppardo written on back of envelope.

Richard, M., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Nancy, fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Mama, fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Robert A., fl. 1966-1970
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