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Becker, Samuel (fl. 1943-) to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1538 Author/Creator: Becker, Samuel (fl. 1943-) Place Written: Camp David Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1943 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope ; 13.7 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Sam writes that he sympathizes with Sylvia over the separation from Moe. He says he is concerned about David and the way he thinks of his father. He is currently at Camp Davis, and will be ready for OCS in a few weeks.

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943-

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