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Knapp, William, 1878-1951 to Roberta

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09953.171 Author/Creator: Knapp, William, 1878-1951 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1943 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from William Knapp dated October 7, 1943. Writes to soothe her anxiety about Lynn serving abroad. Provides updates.

Knapp, William, 1878-1951
Knapp, Roberta M., 1912-2004
Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983

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