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Myers, William J., 1919-2002 to Mary Rose Myers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09683.19 Author/Creator: Myers, William J., 1919-2002 Place Written: St. Petersburg, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 15, 1945 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated January 15, 1945. William writes that he is listening to a radio show, "Bob Hawks and the Camel Show." He also mentions that he received the letter she enclosed in her last letter and he will drop them a line. William also mentions that he went on a deep sea fishing expedition, where he caught a Gruber fish and two octopuses. He also mention that a movie star, Brian Donbury, visited the ward and was real nice. He signs off wishing her all his love and signs the letter Bill.

Myers, William J., 1919-2002
Myers, Mary Rose, 1920-2011

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