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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.109 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Seattle, Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26.8 cm, Width: 17.6 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Dad." He enclosed an insurance slip for his good watch that he just sent home and it needs some work to be done. He has another watch so there is no rush in getting it back.

The letter is not dated, but the reciept enclosed is dated July 3, 1944. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on July 3, 1944.

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

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