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Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947 to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.024 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947 Place Written: Tullahoma, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1942 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. Robert asked Leonard to go to the "Touchdown Toddle" and spy on his girlfriend. He hasn't met any women or found anyone to "pal around with" on base. He ends the letter mentioning he enjoys the army. Signed as "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947
Runk, Dorothy Kaye, fl. 1942-1945

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