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Myers, William J., (1919-2002) to Mary Rose Myers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09682.01 Author/Creator: Myers, William J., (1919-2002) Place Written: Biloxi, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1941 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 23.6 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 27, 1941. William is updating her on his status, as he just recieved orders to get ready for transfer. He believes that he is being sent to Las Vegas to continue school but warns Mary Rose to wait on sending any more letters until he knows for sure. William also includes a photo of himself that he had taken in town. (GLC09682.02) He says that it is the summer uniform, and that they haven't gotten their winter uniform yet.

Myers, William J., 1919-2002
Myers, Mary Rose, 1920-2011

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