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DiChristina, Richard J. (1949-2016) to Joyce Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.01.01 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J. (1949-2016) Place Written: Fort Dix, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter Date: 11 June 1969 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26 x 17.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 11, 1969. He writes that he is going to basic training and is working his way towards a three-day pass so that he can come home. He mentions that he will see a dentist tomorrow to which he writes in distress, "ho boy." He writes that he loves her and misses her so much and that he plans to marry her. In a postscript he shares that he cannot wait to kiss her "4 million times," and signs his letter with "I love you, kiss" and "X's," along with a drawing of a pierced heart.

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016
Robinson, Joyce, 1957-

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