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Johnson, William E. (fl. 1965-1976) to Roseann

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09606.37 Author/Creator: Johnson, William E. (fl. 1965-1976) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 February 1976 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 19.4 x 14.3 cm.

Summary of Content: One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he left late from his visit to Bernie's, causing him to miss his train. Today he attended Mass with his mother, Norm, Kathye and John and then went to his Aunt Cass'. Bill mentions his mother's ulcer which caused her to feel "bad all day." He describes his visit to Bernie's as depressing and although he loves his family, he is glad they do not live very close to them.

People: Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976
Johnson, Roseann Goodford, 1941-
Bernie, fl. 1976
Kaythe, fl. 1976
Norm, fl. 1976
Cass, fl. 1976

Historical Era: 1945 to the Present

Subjects: Love LettersChildren and FamilyHealth and MedicalRailroadReligionMarriage

Sub Era: The Seventies

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