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Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; to Mother and Dad

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.219 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; Place Written: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Type: Typed letter signed Date: 6 April 1942 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base; requesting a furlough the following month; and having to pack lighter if he is deployed.

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
Schwartz, Morris, fl. 1941-1944
Schwartz, Eva, fl. 1941-1944

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