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Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.030 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Ellington Field, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 26.4 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Dad." A letter focusing on his father's birthday. There was a slight change to the date, but he wanted to make sure his father knew he would celebrating in spirit and hopes that the next year will be happier than this past one.

The letter is not dated, except for a "Sunday" in the top right corner. "Letters in a Box" notes it was written on June 13, 1943.. Written on "PreFlight School, Bombardier, U.S. Army Air Corps, Ellington Field, Texas" stationary.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Stone, Jacob, fl. 1894-1985

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