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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09609.06 Author/Creator: Pemberton, Kay (fl. 1950-1957) Place Written: Randolph, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1957 Pagination: 11 p. : envelope ; 23.3 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat from Jaske's, drinking and staying up late, deciding whether to send for something for Putty and her father in Hong Kong or to put that money towards a Christmas present. Promises to not "drink more than a bottle a day" if he were to call soon.

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

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