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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.023 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 June - 1 July 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his parents about his lack of correspondence from the family and the unreliability of the mail. Mentions the countryside and adds that any description of the land is prohibited. He has recieved a letter from a friend who informs him that Harold is at Camp Meade. Requests three pairs of woolen socks.

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

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