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Heyer, William H., fl. 1945 to Mrs. William H. Heyer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09903.28 Author/Creator: Heyer, William H., fl. 1945 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1945 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 2, 1945. States how much mail he has received and is expecting to answer her letters soon. A second letter is attached dated August 13 from Richard Heyer addressed to Rachel. Inquires about the family. Includes a slur against Japanese people.

Heyer, William H., fl. 1945
Heyer, Richard, fl. 1945
Heyer, Rachel, fl. 1945

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