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Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967 to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.080 Author/Creator: Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1943 Pagination: 4p. : envelope Height: 16.4 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 14, 1943. Susan is glad Leonard is doing well and mentions that the neighbors are curious about how he is faring. She refers to the letter and visitor pass from R.R.M. Emmit [GLC.09611.078.01-.02] and is excited about the possibility to visit Leonard. She relays good news concerning Leonard's Ration Book. Raymond took the ration book to the ration board where they can replace it. She says "you surely ought to have gas to travel when you're home." And mentions that things at home are "about the same as usual." Signed, "Mother & Daddy."

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Emmet, R.R.M., fl. 1943

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