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Carle, Charles D. (fl. 1947) to Cordelia Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.045 Author/Creator: Carle, Charles D. (fl. 1947) Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Letter signed Date: 31 October 1947 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.6 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Colonel Charles D. Carle of the War Department writes that enclosed is the last Will and Testament of 2nd Lt. LeRoi S. Williams and extends his sympathies.

Carle, Charles D., fl. 1947
Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1884-1978)
Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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