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Winemiller, Robert A., (fl. 1921-1947) to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.028 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Robert A., (fl. 1921-1947) Place Written: Camp Forest, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1942 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 27 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1942. Robert recounts his hike through the woods. He notes that he hasn't put on any muscle, but is trying to complete four miles in fifty-five minutes. He claims "Dottie" has not written recently. He asks if Leonard is still going to Chicago. He senses that he will be leaving base soon. Signed as "Fuzzy."

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947
Runk, Dorothy Kaye, fl. 1942-1945

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