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Braeckel, Richard J., fl. 1944 to Ruth Buettner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10005.14 Author/Creator: Braeckel, Richard J., fl. 1944 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 8, 1944 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Richard J. Bracekel dated October 8, 1944. Provides an update while stationed in Missouri and of mutual friends. Mentions that he would like to meet up with her in the future.

Buettner, Ruth, fl. 1943-1946
Braeckel, Richard J., fl. 1944-1946

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