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- GLC#
- GLC07810.031-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 14 October 1918
- Author/Creator
- Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
- Title
- to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
- Place Written
- France
- Pagination
- 4 p. : envelope Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 11 cm
- Primary time period
- Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
- Sub-Era
- World War I
Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp. Intimates that he is optimistic about the peace negotiations. Written on paper taken from a fallen German soldier.
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