Letter, August 10, 1948.

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Letter, August 10, 1948.

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Typed letter, signed, to William Keith, Topeka, KS, August 10, 1948, regarding his service in USS San Francisco during the Spanish American War, where he came under fire for the first time. He describes that as a thrilling experience.

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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