Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Don Stone
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.006 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 February 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 25.0 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document
Addressed to "Don." Wanted to write a quick letter before he "leaves to help win the war." Thanks him for the "St. Cris" (St. Christopher Medal) on a nylon chain. Describes life in the barracks as "funnier than a musical comedy on broadway." Explains he hasn't had any classification tests yet, but will probably start on Monday. Moves on to talk about the rampant gambling, and the seven-hand poker games that Don would love. Complains about the tough grind of "K.P." [Kitchen Patrol] briefly and thanks Don again for his long letter and the "St. Cris" and the inscription on it.
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