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Doyle, James M. (fl. 1943-) to Moe Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1543 Author/Creator: Doyle, James M. (fl. 1943-) Place Written: North Africa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : V-Mail ; 11.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.

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