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Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945 to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.216 Author/Creator: Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 12, 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Eddie Zell to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 12, 1944. Eddie writes that he may be in the service soon as he has heard that men classified as 4F are being re-examined. If they are physically fit they are being sent to the Army and Navy. He asks how Leonard and Joyce are, and mentions that he has broken up with Bobbie. He is now dating Helen Peters. He asks Leonard to write back if the letter was sent to the right address.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945
Peters, Helen, fl. 1943-1945

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