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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.370 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) Place Written: Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1944 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 2, 1944. He mentions that he stayed in on his last liberty. He received a letter from Malinda Graeff with a picture of her, and one of her borders. She also updated him on her daily life. Mentions Mr. Heller, Mrs. Otstot and Charles. He also mentions the bracelet that Susan and Raymond are sending him and how it must be very nice if Viola and Lil liked it so much. He never received the letter from Viola and wonders when she sent it. Mentions he also never received a package from June, and asks for advice on Christmas gifts. He comments that while June is not the most beautiful girl she makes up for it with her friendliness and personality. He hopes that Susan and June will meet one day. He also mentions Rosalina Fencil and Marguerite Graeff.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Graeff, Malinda, fl. 1943-1945
Hogentogle, Lillian C., fl. 1944
Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945
Graeff, Margurite, fl. 1943-1946
Fencil, Roselina, fl. 1943-1945
Heller, fl. 1944
Otstot, Mrs., fl. 1944

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