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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.181 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Oahu, Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1945 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 26.7 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, + Bunny." A friend of his brought a big stack of mail from the Mariana Islands and he was surprised to find they heard about his fortieth mission indirectly. He wrote about ten letters at the same time, so hopefully his parents will receive their letter shortly. He thanks Bunny for her sweet letter.

All goes well, and he's gaining weight with every meal. Milk is a real treat after a year of only water and GI coffee. He should be home in about ten days if all goes well. Most of them are sent to the mainland by boat rather than plane.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Stone, Jacob, fl. 1894-1985
Stone, Beatrice Hecht Marks, 1901-1962
Marks, Bunny, fl. 1922

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