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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.068 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Robert A., (fl. 1921-1947) Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26.6 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 16, 1943. Robert describes his maneuvers and mentions eating mostly "C Rations." Robert suggests that Leonard stay out of the infantry and take as little personal property as he can relaying, "Only the necessities are kept. Only the best of love letters are kept. If you have a lot of dough a money belt helps. Too much money stolen around here." Signed "Fuzzy."

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947

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