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Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997 to Olive Coddiare

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09614.10 Author/Creator: Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997 Place Written: France Type: V-Mail Date: 10 December 1944 Pagination: 1 p. : V-Mail ; 14.2 x 11.8 cm. Order a Copy

Corddaire writes that he intends to go to mass, however it's two miles away. He also talks about Perguson coming over for mid day coffee and bringing a box from California with dried fruit and a cake to share. He mentions writing to his dad, and making out a Christmas card to Olive's parents, as the Army gave everyone two to send. He asks if Olive has started Christmas shopping yet, as he knows she is a last minute person running around on Christmas eve.

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997
Coddaire, Olive, 1910-1992

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