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Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.207 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) Place Written: Great Lakes, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 23.1 x 15.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 6, 1944. Leonard encourages Susan to rest and recover from her illness. He apologizes for sending a short letter. He mentions training to swim in his uniform, and how to use the life preservers and rafts in the pool. He also lets them know he heard from Johnny Gassert. He is in Alameda, California training to be an aerial gunner.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

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