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O'Hara, R. (fl. 1943) to Williams Family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.026 Author/Creator: O'Hara, R. (fl. 1943) Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 19 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.9 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy

Condolence letter from acting President of the Hampton Institute, R. O'Hara. He extends his sympathies and tells the family that "Leroy" died nobly.

Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1884-1978)
Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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