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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.058 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Omaha, Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 27.7 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Just left Des Moines [Iowa], and didn't get a lot of sleep. Writes how wonderful his "10 short days" were at home. While he did not do much, he was happy to see everyone. He is pulling into Omaha [Nebraska], and hopes to send this letter from there. He gives a "million thanks for the coat" from his parents.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Stone, Beatrice Hecht Marks, 1901-1962
Stone, Jacob, fl. 1894-1985

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