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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.107 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1944 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 2, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about how she feels with the medicine. Mentions the weather. Includes lyrics to a song following recounting a memory of him coming home on furlough the morning that she dreamt he came home.

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

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