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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.228 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; Place Written: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1942 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 17, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions George Marshall promising Winston Churchill more American troops to be deployed.

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
Schwartz, Morris, fl. 1941-1944
Schwartz, Eva, fl. 1941-1944
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965
Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959

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