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Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.022 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 June 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother that he is healthy and getting along well. Says that mail may be infrequent and unsatisfactory but not because something has happened to him. Describes letter-writing as a chore and may not have the opportunity to write very often. Includes his address. Written on YMCA letterhead. Mailed with GLC07810.022.

Hopkins, Laurence L., fl. 1918-1919
Hopkins, A.W., Mrs., fl. 1918-1919

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