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Gagnon, Fabian (fl. 1941-) to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1523 Author/Creator: Gagnon, Fabian (fl. 1941-) Place Written: Quebec Type: Typed letter signed Date: 16 June 1941 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 22.7 x 29 cm. Order a Copy

Fabian Gagnon writes that he remembered Sylvia's last letter that spoke of the "catastrophe that over took her for the 2nd time." He does not say what that catastrophe is exactly. He also reminds her to visit the next time she is in Quebec.

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