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Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Brig. Gen. Edward Greenbaum

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.107 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: March Field, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 June 1944 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Eddie." He's disappointed that he could not meet Eddie. He asks to give him a ring if Eddie is ever in the area. He called the hotel and woke up a person, so he tells Eddie to explain to the man that it was "one of your ruffian nephews."

The letter is dated "Friday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 30, 1944.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Hilson, Edwin, 1895-1952

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