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Mary, fl. 1942 to Roberta

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09953.087 Author/Creator: Mary, fl. 1942 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1942 Pagination: 6 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary dated Saturday Afternoon. Relays sympathy that Lynn may be shipped off to fight abroad. Mentions U.S.O., her husband, and updates about daily life.

Mary, fl. 1942-1943
Knapp, Roberta M., 1912-2004

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