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Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941- to Bill (Lover)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09606.22 Author/Creator: Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941- Place Written: National City, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1966 Pagination: 9 p. : envelope ; 19.7 x 14.8 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated July 5, 1966. Pertains to Bill's return home, Roseann taking a civil service test and their one-year anniversary. She teases him about their one-year anniversary by suggesting
a lawyer will accompany her to the pier to implement a divorce. Roseann closes with a brief cryptic message in what appears to be a personal shorthand.

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976
Johnson, Roseann Goodford, 1941-

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