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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.401 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) Place Written: Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 February 1945 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He writes that the mail has been light lately but he received a letter from Arvilla Good with photos of her, Johnny, and Ed. He received letters from June Walter and Orsyulak who has gained a Metalsmith 3rd class rating. He complains that his shop on the submarine base seems to be the only one not getting promotions, and fears that at the end of the war they will all still be Seamen first class. He sends a money order and comments that at least he is saving money at the base. It rained on his liberty day, but he went to a movie. He comments on the last few movies he has seen and mentions that he went to church. He wrote letters to Mrs. Winemiller and Reams and plans to write Herman.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Klopp, Herman, fl. 1944-1945
Winemiller, Dorothy K., fl. 1943-1945
Good, Arvilla, fl. 1944-1945
Good, Ed, fl. 1944-1945
Good, Johnnie, fl. 1943-1945
Orszulak, Chester, fl. 1944-1945

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