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Thompson, Gertrude C. (fl. 1943) to Cordelia Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.023 Author/Creator: Thompson, Gertrude C. (fl. 1943) Place Written: Lynchburg, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 16 October 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Mrs. Thompson writes a condolence letter to Mrs. Williams for the loss of LeRoi. She extends her deepest sympathies and says that Williams can visit her any time.

Thompson, Gertrude, fl. 1943
Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1884-1978)
Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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