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Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976 to Roseann

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09606.26 Author/Creator: Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 25, 1976 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 23.9 cm, Width: 15.2 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 25, 1976. Bill is watching a hockey game as he writes to Roseann. He writes about going to Mass with his mother and Norm in the morning and then to visit his Aunt Minnie. Aunt Minnie is residing at a rest home and has been neglected there. Bill mentions Bernie and Mary who are "at each other constantly." As a result, he hopes he and Roseann will be there for their niece later on. He concludes by reflecting, "We made the right decision for me to leave the Navy."

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976
Johnson, Roseann Goodford, 1941-
Minnie, fl. 1976
Bill, fl. 1976
Mary, fl. 1976

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