Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.151 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Northern Mariana Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 27.4 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document
Addressed to "Dad." He wrote this letter on his birthday, and it's just another day closer to coming home. He thanks his father for the "swell birthday letter" and generous war bonds. He hopes to be home soon so they can catch up. He's still at twelve missions as he's been grounded with a sore wisdom tooth. Barry is doing great and he'll see him in the next few days. He asks his father to tell Bee that her letters have not come yet, but they will be forwarded eventually. It takes the mail between two-four weeks to arrive. He thanks him for the package of cookies. He writes that his father hears more from the news at home than he is allowed to write.
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