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Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947 to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.025 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947 Place Written: Tullahoma, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 November 1942 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1942. Robert recounts the dinner and entertainment they received for Thanksgiving on base. His new company is stricter, and he is hoping for a furlough at the end of January. Robert tells Leonard that there is a dance at the Service Club every Friday night, but he is normally cleaning the barracks and has not gone. Signed as "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947

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