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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09683.16 Author/Creator: Myers, William J., 1919-2002 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 May 1943 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 16.9 cm Order a Copy

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 27, 1943. William writes to Mary Rose in hopes that the letter will get to her before she leaves to visit him. He has not been able to get to town to see about getting a room for her. He suggests that when she arrives she contact the Chamber of Commerce for room availability, or to call his squadron. He gives Mary Rose the phone number of the Chamber of Commerce. William also mentions that he will also go into town and check room availability. The letter is very circular and William repeats himself a few times. William signs the letter as "Tex." Another note in blue ink that reads "Bill left Columbia July 10th to go (1943) overseas"

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

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