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Myers, William J., 1919-2002 to Mary Rose Myers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09683.10 Author/Creator: Myers, William J., 1919-2002 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1943 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 14.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated April 28, 1943. William writes that they were to go to Myrtle Beach on Monday but they hadn't gone yet. He tells Mary Rose that the school for Gunnery is difficult, and, like everywhere else, they teach it differently. William also tells Mary Rose that he took out some insurance and was sending the forms for her to keep until he gets the policy information. He also says that he has to stop by the orderly rooms to make out a will. At the end of the letter he asks. "How is junior coming along?" William signs the letter as "Tex."

Myers, William J., 1919-2002
Myers, Mary Rose, 1920-2011

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