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Harold, fl. 1918; to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09890.01 Author/Creator: Harold, fl. 1918; Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1918 Pagination: 2 p. ; Order a Copy

One letter from Harold to his mother dated May 8, 1918. He mentions his service in the mess hall cooking and having a physical during which he was given a vaccine shot. Possibly written in France.

Harold, fl. 1918

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