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Reaney, fl. 1939-1945 to Mrs. Russell Hough

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09903.02 Author/Creator: Reaney, fl. 1939-1945 Place Written: Hopkinsville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 April 1943 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mrs. Russell Hough from Reaney dated April 4, 1943. Discusses a two-week basic training at Camp Campbell, Kentucky; gives advice on gardening; responds to family updates and asks about her health. Written at Camp Campbell.

Hough, Russell, Mrs., fl. 1943
Reaney, fl. 1939-1945

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