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Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970 to Nancy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09600.20 Author/Creator: Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970 Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1970 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 15.2 cm Order a Copy

Nancy's grandmother writes that she is glad Nancy is back to school after the weekend. She mentions she received a letter from Edna and that Morris "got his rating" and is working towards his next one. She also relays that Morris is working on his cross-stitch, and that Nancy's mother has a cold.

Richard, M., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Nancy, fl. 1966-1970
Anderson, Mama, fl. 1966-1970

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