DiChristina, Richard J. (1949-2016) to Joyce Robinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.10.01 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J. (1949-2016) Place Written: Vietnam Type: Autograph letter Date: 2 December 1969 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 22.9 x 15.3 cm Order a Copy
One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated December 2, 1969. Pertains to his guard duty in the Viet Cong. He writes that they were marching for three to four hours today. DiChristina wishes he could come home to marry Joyce and mentions that he will write her again in the morning. He affirms, "Darling we will have a good life right. good night my someday wife." In a postscript, he adds that he will send her one hundred dollars every month and draws a row of x's to line the bottom of his letter.
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