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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.36 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997 Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March, 1944 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 10.7 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, Augsberger speaks about the first time he met Ardena. He says, "I wanted to kiss you the first time I saw you...the first time I saw you I fell in love with you." He also requests something of her. He writes, "Darling would you become a Catholic for me? That would make me so very happy. To know you did for me." He says he will wait for an answer from her. Augsberger sends his love and closes the letter.

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