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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.360 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) Place Written: Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 September 1944 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 4, 1944. He received three letters; one from June, one from Orsyulak, and them. He wishes he was home to see Jessie Hollis and her children but is glad they took pictures of them. He mentions getting a haircut and more birthday cards. He has 17 cards now. He inquires how Edith is doing and if she’s going to school. He also mentioned getting a photo of Dottie Erickson and some other friends.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945
Erickson, Dottie, fl. 1924-1945
Hutton, Edith, fl. 1943-1945
Hollis, Addie May, fl. 1938-1944
Hollis, Dennis, fl. 1938-1944
Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

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