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Brown, Gerald, Mrs., fl. 1943 to Gerald Brown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09903.07 Author/Creator: Brown, Gerald, Mrs., fl. 1943 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1943 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Gerald Brown from his mother dated August 3, 1943. Encourages him to continue working hard through his basic training. Asks if her estimates for when he will be available to go on furlough is correct.

Brown, Gerald, fl. 1943
Brown, Gerald, Mrs., fl. 1943

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