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Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967 to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.107 Author/Creator: Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 October 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 17 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 4, 1943. Susan informs Leonard that she went to town and shopped for three hours. She had her boxes of candy, cookies, and a bracelet Leonard asked for insured for the mail. She confirms receiving a box of articles that could not fit in his sea bag. About the list of articles he sent home in [GLC09611.098.02] she asks if he had to pay for it all or if the government covers the expenses. Signed "Mother and Daddy."

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

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