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Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) to John S. Barriault and Elsie M. Barriault

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.155.01 Author/Creator: Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 24 October 1962 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy

A letter of condolence for the death of the Barriault's son, Dr. Roland J. Barriault. Accompanied by a printed document certificate (GLC05508.155.02). Written on the day Kennedy ordered the naval blockade of Cuba.

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
Barriault, Roland S., 1893-1974
Barriault, Elsie M., 1897-1974
Barriault, Roland J., 1921-1962

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