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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.038 Author/Creator: Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919) Place Written: Pacy-sur-Armançon, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1918 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 17 x 27.25 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.

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

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