Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944 to Richard Jerome Silbiger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09684.20 Author/Creator: Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 January 1944 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.6 x 14.5 cm Order a Copy
One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated January 20, 1944. Lenore writes to Richard comments that his last letter was amusing and she is glad everything is getting better. Lenore tells him to make sure he is studying hard, that even though he is naturally smart it doesn't mean he can take what he is learning for granted. He will need this information in the future so he should take the time now to make sure he really learns it. She visited New York the past week, and saw Bernice and the kids as well as some other family. She didn't see his dad but she saw him at Christmas. Lenore thanks Richard for the Christmas gift, but admonishes him for sending it in the first place. She declares that they should be saving their money not sending gifts. The cookies she sent for his birthday were held up but hopefully have arrived by now. She wants to know if they haven't so she can find out what happened. Lenore also warns Richard to be careful about not overstepping and risking AWOL (Absent Without Leave.) She knows he wants to be with Dorothy as it is hard now since he is moved around so much. She asks if Dorothy has a job, and suggests maybe the civil service would be good for her. Lenore ends the letter writing that Dorothy is always welcome to visit her in Washington D.C. if she wants.
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