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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.110 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1944 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 27.4 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Dad." A birthday card for his father's 50th. He wishes he could be there to celebrate. Writes that his father is a "swell gent" and a "mighty tough" example to live up to. He only wishes that he'll be as successful as his father.

The letter is not dated. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on July 4, 1944.

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

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