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Francis (fl. 1946) To Margaret Lobik

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09579.01.06.01 Author/Creator: Francis (fl. 1946) Place Written: Des Moines, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1946 Pagination: 3p. : envelope ; 12.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

In this letter Aunt Frances asks after Margarets health and comments about the recent deaths in the family. She also mentions the groundhog coming out of his home and seeing his shadow which means another six weeks of winter. As well as a visit Maybell and Dorthy will make to another family member Margaret in California. Was enclosed with GLC09579.01.06.02, and GLC09579.01.06.03

Lobik, Margaret, 1919-1983

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