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Smith, Les (fl. 1943-) to Moe and Sylvia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1526 Author/Creator: Smith, Les (fl. 1943-) Place Written: London Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 12.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Les writes that he had a very short leave recently and brought back souvenirs of his visits to the states. He reports that his sister has injured herself, and he is missing some hats.

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