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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09626.21 Author/Creator: DiChristina, Richard J., (1949-2016) Place Written: Vietnam Type: Autograph letter Date: 5 February 1970 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He asks her for a number of food items including Hostess donuts, cinnamon rolls, cinnamon bread, a variety pack of cereal, sliced bread and mounds bars. He says his platoon is still out in the field even though all of the 3rd platoon went in. They are heading up a mountain and should be in a landing zone the next morning.

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

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