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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.372 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) Place Written: Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 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 9, 1944. He has not received many letters but believes it is because June is about to go on to college and has been studying a lot. He is hoping that Susan is okay and the reason she hasn’t written isn’t because of her health. He received a box from Mrs. Ross and plans to use the tonic she sent that night. He also received the Bethlehem Steel news that Susan forwarded as well as the church bulletin and a newsletter from Miss Shoemaker. He received a letter from Florence Huber and from Dottie Shearer. He also inquires about a supplement in the evening news geared towards source servicemen and wonders if Susan could send that. He had another idea for Christmas, and would like black socks.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945
Ross, Mrs., fl. 1944
Shoemaker, Pamaine, fl. 1943-1944
Shearer, Dottie, fl. 1944-1945
Huber, Florence, fl. 1943-1945

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