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Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957 to John M. Pemberton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09609.09 Author/Creator: Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957 Place Written: Randolph, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1957 Pagination: 8p. : envelope Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

One letter dated Thursday, November 23, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Thanking him for three phone calls she received from him which contributed to her joyful mood. Notifies him that he will likely be stationed out longer due to a cargo shift. Relays that she only saw a small article related to the typhoon "Lola" in the Phillippines which would be heading to Guam soon. Asks him to purchase five Japanese lamps as Christmas presents for friends and family.

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957
Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

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