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West, George A., 1921-2007 to Sharon E. West

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.261 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 June 1945 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Sharon E. West from George West dated June 10, 1945. Explains how she may not know him because he was serving abroad when she was a newborn. Expresses that he loves her and thinks of her everyday.

West, George A., 1921-2007
West, Sharon, 1942-

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