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Pemberton, Kay (fl. 1950-1957) to John M. Pemberton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09609.05 Author/Creator: Pemberton, Kay (fl. 1950-1957) Place Written: Randolph, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 November 1957 Pagination: 9 p. : envelope ; 23.3 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

One letter dated Monday, November 18, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her day as wandering "aimlessly." Notes that the price of a flight with American Airlines costs $112.31, her concern for their dog, Ching-ching, "she wouldn't eat a thing -- didn't play, scratch, cry or do anything but crawl under the freezer" ; receiving a call from Major Richardson regarding Pemberton's station and duties that were coming up.

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957
Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

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