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Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jane Stone Goodfriend

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.150 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Northern Mariana Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Aunt Jane." He thanks her for the beautifully wrapped packages, treats, and reading materials. He's flown twelve missions and it's going to be a long haul. The living conditions aren't great and every time it rains "it's like living in a mud hole." He mentions that Barry is in great shape and he's seen him multiple times. He thanks her again for the "Christmas packages" and asks her to give his best to Henry.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Goodfriend, Jane, fl. 1893

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