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Payne, M. W. to Cordelia Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.048 Author/Creator: Payne, M. W. Place Written: Roanoke, Virginia Type: Printed document Date: no date Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.2 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Mrs. M. W. Payne writes that she is sorry for the loss of LeRoi and mentions that she has lost three of her own childen. She also writes that she included a cake with the letter and for Cordelia to reach out if she needs anything.

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

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