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Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919) to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.024 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919) Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

Private Hopkins was in Company F, 305th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces. Harold Hopkins is his brother.

Hopkins, Laurence L., fl. 1918-1919
Hopkins, A.W., Mrs., fl. 1918-1919
Hopkins, A.W., fl. 1918-1919

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