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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.033 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 22.6 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. 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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