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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.074 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 17, 1943. Mentions that he wishes he could see his daughter and her, receiving a letter from his mother and responding to friends' letters.

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

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