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Biddle, LeRoy W., fl. 1945 to Mrs. Dorroh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09581.65 Author/Creator: Biddle, LeRoy W., fl. 1945 Place Written: South Pacific Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1945 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mrs. Dorroh from LeRoy W. Biddle, March 2, 1945. Pertains to the knives that Herbert had requested before he passed away. States that the package arrived in bad shape and he hasn't had time to be able to send them back to her. Also mentions that there is a letter from his mother. Ensures her that Herbert was a brave soldier.

Dorroh, Nueal, fl. 1942-1944
Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944
Biddle, LeRoy W., fl. 1945

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