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Simpcoe, Farry, fl. 1943-1944 to Lynn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09953.176 Author/Creator: Simpcoe, Farry, fl. 1943-1944 Place Written: Camp Shelby, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1944 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Lynn Knapp from Farry Simpcoe dated February 28, 1944. Relays receiving letters from Roberta and other friends. Provides updates from daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby.

Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983
Simpcoe, Farry, fl. 1943

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