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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.051 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947 Place Written: Flint, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 27 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 19, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the army. He relays that his unit will leave in June for several months of maneuvers. The scope of his exercises has grown including "Bayonet training, Scout & Patrolling, Compass & Map reading, close order drill, extended order drill." The next day they're scheduled for the rifle range again and he notes " we know we're headed somewhere after maneuvers!" Robert is very excited about the month of June when his love interest, Connie will come to town. She has a "'42 Buick Convertible - white...' She wants him to keep it and he is excited about the idea. He relays that he "got a stripe" and is now a Private First Class. Signed "Bob, Fuzz."

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

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