Purvis, Melvin Horace, 1903-1960 to Rosanne Purvis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06273 Author/Creator: Purvis, Melvin Horace, 1903-1960 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.5 x 13.9 cm. Order a Copy
Writes a love letter to wife during World War II. Mentions receipt of her letter and his concern that the censor is holding up his correspondence. Encourages his wife not to worry about him and to be strong for the baby coming and the little boy. Expresses how much he loves and misses her and cannot wait to be together with her again. Written on two sheets of USO stationery.
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