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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.04 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J. (1949-2016) Place Written: Fort Dix, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter Date: 26 June 1969 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26 x 17.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated une 26, 1969. He writes he is happy to have spoken to Joyce and will call her again on Monday night. He asks her if they can get married when he comes home. DiChristina informs Joyce that in the morning he will take part in a 5-mile march, and that the Army Air Force will be dropping tear gas on them. He repeats how much he loves Joyce; how he kisses her picture "all the time, Baby in the morning and afternoon and at night." He writes that he has been going to church on Sunday and how he knows she is there with him. He writes, "I love you Baby" on the reverse side of the page and envelope with "kiss, kiss," and a heart.

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

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