Autograph letter signed with initials : Old Park, Penn [near High Wycombe], to Tom Turner / 1944 Dec. 31.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Old Park, Penn [near High Wycombe], to Tom Turner / 1944 Dec. 31.

Saying he is glad to head that Turner received a letter from W.R. because this suggests he is recovered from his recent illness; telling him he would appreciate two copies of a book for his daughter, Florence or Forrest Reid; wondering if he should "be an honest man -- for a change -- & buy" the books instead.

1 item (2 p.) ; 11.5 x 17.8 cm. + envelope.

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