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Red, fl. 1944 to Eddie Albert Peteja

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09903.23 Author/Creator: Red, fl. 1944 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1944 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Red dated. States that he was discharged because of a torn ligament. Also mentions seeing a boxing match featuring Joe Louis; gives updates on family members and opinion on what attracts girls.

Peteja, Eddie Albert, fl. 1944-1945
Red, fl. 1944

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