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Hughes, Jim (fl. 1968) to Wilma Hughes Primer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09615.04 Author/Creator: Hughes, Jim (fl. 1968) Place Written: Vietnam Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1968 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 22.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 9, 1968. Requests plastic playing cards that he has requested from his mother. He mentions that the money she recently sent him has already been "won back" and that by being paid again he is "ahead of the game." He expresses concern for Pat, mentions Margaret, Carolyn and Carrie Jean, and states that the weather has been hot.

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968
Pat, fl. 1968
Carolyn, fl. 1968
Margaret, fl. 1968
Carrie Jean, fl. 1968

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