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Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997 to Olive Coddiare

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09614.01 Author/Creator: Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997 Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 1944 Pagination: 1 p. : V-Mail ; 14 x 11.9 cm. Order a Copy

James Coddaire writes to Olive Coddaire, his wife, that he just recived a letter from her dated the 30th of July, and complains about how long it took to arrive. He mentions that a signal skyrocket was sent over them the other day and casued the boys to all run into hiding. He also tells her not to worry if there are times when she doesn't get frequent mail as it just means he's busy.

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997
Coddaire, Olive, 1910-1992

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