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Garaudy, Ellis H., 1948-1979 to Nancy Anderson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09603 Author/Creator: Garaudy, Ellis H., 1948-1979 Place Written: Vietnam Type: Autograph letter Date: 11 April 1969 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Luv" from Garaudy dated April 11, 1969. He reports that they are expecting an attack from the V.C., who were amassing an offense. Garaudy also mentions the injuries and deaths of 4 Korean soldiers. He remarks that he does not live on the base but on a perimeter base, which has been termed "Happy Valley." Garaudy asks Nancy if she would like silk material or pre-made dress. Asks her not to worry as he is taking care of himself. In a postscript, he mentions the latest intelligence report of an expected mortar attack followed by a ground attack.

Garaudy, Ellis H., 1948-1979
Anderson, Nancy, fl. 1966-1970

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