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Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.026 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Ellington Field, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 May 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 26.4 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note as he has a math test tomorrow, but wanted to answer a few questions. He did recieve the photos sent, and hopes to get one taken of himself soon. Has gone swimming a few times, but not lately due to all the studying he has to do.

The letter is dated "Monday Night," but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943. The letter is written on "PreFlight School, Bombardier, U.S. Army Air Corps, Ellington Field, Texas" letterhead.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Stone, Jacob, fl. 1894-1985

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