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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.145 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; Place Written: Charlotte, North Carolina Type: Letter signed Date: 24 December 1941 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 24, 1941. Pertains to upcoming furloughs were cancelled and life on the base. Mentions that General Rene Edward De Russy Hoyle, commander of the Ninth Division being flown out to meet with the president over night.

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
Schwartz, Eva, fl. 1941-1944
Hoyle, Rene Edward de Russy, 1883-1981
Schwartz, Morris, fl. 1941-1944

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