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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.032 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1918 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Height: 22.75 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Informs his parents that he has received a bundle of 26 letters from home. Includes instructions and mailing information for sending a Christmas package. Reports camp and war news. Discusses the possibility of getting a furlough. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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

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