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Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918 to M.J. Flynn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.015 Author/Creator: Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918 Place Written: La Val Bonne, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1918 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about his lack of mail. Reports that his plans to enter officer school have been cancelled because the war has ended. Expects to be home soon and intends to settle in his hometown of Washington, Pennsylvania. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead.

Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918
Flynn, M.J., Mrs., fl. 1918

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