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Hogentogle, Betty June, (fl.1943) to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.108 Author/Creator: Hogentogle, Betty June, (fl.1943) Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 18.4 x 13.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Betty June Hogentogle to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. Betty inquires how life is in the navy for Leonard. She writes, "We miss you but boy you can be glad you got the navy, for the wave sweeties are nice." The writer asks many questions about Leonard's experiences and encourages Leonard to enjoy himself.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Hogentogle, Betty June, fl. 1943

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