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Levine, Hyman (fl. 1942-) to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1525 Author/Creator: Levine, Hyman (fl. 1942-) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1942 Pagination: 3 p. ; 14.7 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

Hy writes that he is very indifferent to everything lately and has been drinking a lot in his spare time. He asks to be saved from this mental mess.

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