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Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992 to "Cous"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.004 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992 Place Written: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Type: Letter signed Date: 22 March 1941 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible closure of the canteen due to the visit. Second half of the letter is after a few days and describes his day-to-day activities; visiting friends and seeing western movies.

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

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