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Western Union to James Williams and Family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.080 Author/Creator: Western Union Place Written: Montclair, New Jersey Type: Telegram Date: 16 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 15.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

A condolence telegram sent to James Williams and his family by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson after the death of LeRoi Williams.

Williams, James T. II (1914-1966)
Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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