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DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016 to Joyce Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.02.03 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016 Place Written: Fort Dix, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter Date: 15 June 1969 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 15.9 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that all of the men in his camp are writing to their "girls." They are also in the process of shining their shoes. Rich asks Joyce not to go out every night with Kathy and Chris for his fear of her meeting another man. He again mentions his wish to marry Joyce. Rich closes by reminding her how much he loves and misses her and asks her in a postscript to write every day.

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016
Robinson, Joyce, 1957-

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