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Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 To Ardena Mae Fouts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.17 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November, 1943 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 10.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has not written to her for a few days because he has been pretty busy lately. He says that his chance may have come at last. He writes "Tomorro I am going to take a physical exam, so keep your little fingers cross for me. So I will make it." He asks that she write him soon since he has not heard from her for awhile.

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