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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09600.30 Author/Creator: Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970 Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1970 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 26.9 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Nancy's mother writes that her grandfather is "getting along, sometimes good, sometimes bad." Her mother mentions she has been visiting the hospital where he is a patient three times a day in addition to going to work so her time has been limited, preventing her from writing sooner. She reports that Edna reluctantly left for Iowa, but that her grandmother was relieved although she felt bad about it as well. She sends her three dollars (not included) and writes that she hopes Nancy is feeling better now.

Letter dated by post mark.

Anderson, Nancy, fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Mama, fl. 1966-1970
Richard, M., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970
Richard, ?-1700

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