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Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945 to Family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10048.09 Author/Creator: Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Typed letter signed Date: March 20, 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to the Everhart family from John M. Everhart dated March 20, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in a camp in Pennsylvania. Mentions that 38-year-old men who will be discharged will likely be assigned to jobs within "war industries."

Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945
Everhart, John H., 1881-1961

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