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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.20 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J., (1949-2016) Place Written: Vietnam Type: Autograph letter Date: 4 February 1970 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He writes that he wishes he could send a long letter but is running out of paper and asks Joyce to put in some when next she writes. They should be going into a fire base soon and he can't wait because everyone's going crazy out there. He also mentions what they are having for lunch, "for lunch I have Boned turkey again and Peanut Butter and Jam again and Peaches again boy I can wait until I come home to you and you make me dinner."

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

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