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Coughlin, J.E. (fl. 1917) to Joseph D. Coughlin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.009 Author/Creator: Coughlin, J.E. (fl. 1917) Place Written: Camp Devens, Ayer, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1917 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 22.75 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks his father for the money he sent. Writes that he must keep his letter short as there are impromptu boxing matches in his barracks. Promises to send his military pictures. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

Shisholm, George A., fl. 1918
Coughlin, Joseph D., fl. 1918

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