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Keller, Carl O., 1916-1981 to Johnnie Keller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09818.05 Author/Creator: Keller, Carl O., 1916-1981 Place Written: Korea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 May 1953 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 37 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

One letter to Johnnie Keller from PFC Carl Keller, dated May 1, 1953. Carl says that he has received the last three letters Johnnie sent. He is enjoying the spring weather and passing the time by playing ball games. He asks about Bailey and Paul and how they are doing in the Army. Comments that he is anxious to get home. He also mentions his desire to buy a new car when he returns.

Keller, Carl O., 1916-1981
Keller, Franklin L., 1915-?
Keller, Johnnie, fl. 1953

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