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West, George A., 1921-2007 to Mildred West

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.068 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: s.l. Type: V-Mail Date: 25 October 1943 Pagination: 1 V-mail ; envelope Order a Copy

One v-mail addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated October 25, 1943. Mentions that they are still at sea with no word on where they are headed. Expresses missing her and the children.

West, Mildred M., 1918-2005
West, George A., 1921-2007
West, Sharon, 1942-

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