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Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944 to Sylvia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1596 Author/Creator: Helfinstein, Jack, fl. 1944 Place Written: France Type: V-Mail Date: 12 August 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : V-Mail Height: 11.5 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Jack writes that his foot is completely healed. He says they usually snack on food Sylvia has sent. He also tells her to refrain from asking personal questions in her letters because he shows them to Moe.

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