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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.162 Author/Creator: Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 16.9 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 4, 1943. Susan writes that she is going to the doctor this evening, but plans to clean the windows in two rooms downstairs. She eventually wants to paint the rooms as well. She expected help from Raymond, but he came home from work with a cold and will go to the doctor in the afternoon. She inquires about what the Wisconsin W.A.V.E.S. that Leonard mentioned does. Raymond thinks she drives a truck. She spoke to Dottie who told her about Ray Walverton. She mentions that Dottie’s mother also visited and has the grippe. She is glad that Leonard is doing well in school. She is sure he will get better at math if he studies. She asks Leonard to send her Robert Winemiller's address so she can send him a Christmas card. She also promises to take care of his Christmas savings check.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Wolverton, Raymond, fl. 1943-1945
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947
Erickson, Dottie, fl. 1924-1945

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