Shadow, John R., (fl. 1943-1944) to Leonard Eugene Graeff
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.050 Author/Creator: Shadow, John R., (fl. 1943-1944) Place Written: Flint, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 23.9 x 16 cm. Order a Copy
One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 18, 1943. John relays that he is doing well averaging an 87% score while at school. He states that after graduating he will be moved to another base "but where it will be I do not know." He is hoping for a furlough after graduating. John thanks Leonard for mentioning that he saw Pearl at Hershey and that she was honest and told him she was there. He asserts his love for Pearl and wishes that she didn't want to date others while he is in the army. He concludes the letter noting that he is will keep studying that night, signed "John."
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