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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.061 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 16.4 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 17, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the military once again. He suggests that three months into basic training Leonard apply for Officer Candidate School. Robert is dismayed that "Dottie" got engaged and notes "There won't be any girls left by the time I get back." Robert concludes his letter, "Write soon & stay out of the Infantry" Signed, "Fuzz."

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

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