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Augsberger, Richard C. (1923-1997) To Ardena Mae Fouts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09569.28 Author/Creator: Augsberger, Richard C. (1923-1997) Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 February, 1944 Pagination: 1p. ; 14 x 10.7 cm Order a Copy

Augsberger expresses how much he loves and misses Ardena. He writes about how he wishes to see her again and then never to part. He says "you are the only one that can give me the happiness I long for so much." Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and asks her to tell everybody "hello" from him.

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