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Martin, Vve. Vigier (fl. 1917) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.080 Author/Creator: Martin, Vve. Vigier (fl. 1917) Place Written: Cantal, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1917 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; 24 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks an American for his generosity after the death of her husband during the Battle of Verdun. Describes the hardships of a war widow and her orphaned children while praising the Americans and the hope they bring. The abbreviation "Vve" before the wife's name marks that she is a widow.

Martin, Vigier, Mrs., fl. 1917

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