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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.179 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Northern Mariana Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1945 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Dad." He writes a million thanks for the "over generous check for a party" his father sent him. He turned the check into traveler's checks and plans to have a "real blow-out" when he and his crew hit Honolulu or San Francisco. Still no word on when he'll be leaving, but they're all lounging around in the sun, catching up on letters, and generally taking it easy. He still resents the men who stole money from his wallet, so he hasn't gone swimming for a while.

He's sorry to hear about the death of George Carrington.

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

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