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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09683.02 Author/Creator: Myers, William J., (1919-2002) Place Written: Augusta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1942 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 17.8 x 13.8 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 22, 1942. William writes that he enclosed a picture he was forced to take. There is no picture included with this letter. He also mentions that he is on the alert now and will let Mary Rose know where he is sent as soon as he knows. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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

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