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DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016 to Joyce Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.03.02 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016 Place Written: Fort Dix, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter Date: 16 June 1969 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Joyce Robison from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 16, 1969. He writes that his platoon
was working for seventeen hours. He will be taking a truck-driving test on June 19 at 5:30 am. He mentions that he must also take a gun-shooting test and that he will exceed the passing goal by five shots for her. He writes that he is being good for her and wishes to go out with her every night. He completes his letter with a drawing of a church with the word "marriage" written beneath it.

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016
Robinson, Joyce, 1957-

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