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Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976 to Roseann

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09606.39 Author/Creator: Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 10, 1976 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 23.9 cm, Width: 15.2 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 10, 1976. Bill writes that soon he will once again hold Roseann in his arms. "Roseann, my Roseann. Every breath I take, I take for you....Because we are one, now and forever," he avows.

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

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