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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.07.01 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016 Place Written: Fort Dix, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter Date: 16 July 1969 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina writes that he shot 42 on the rifle test and that he "will get a metal [sic] Baby I will." He mentions how hot the weather is and that he received the picture she sent him.
DiChristina writes how much he wishes to marry Joyce once she turns eighteen. He closes by stating that he will write again tomorrow and in a postscript promises not to "be a bad Boy."

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

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