Letter to Sarah Margol from the White House
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Transcription: The White House, Washington. June 12, 1944. My dear Mrs. Margol: This will acknowledge your letter of June eighth which has been received by the President. He wants you to know that the request you make, concerning your twin sons is being called to the attention of the appropriate officials of the War Department. To you a "Two-Star-Mother," the President sends friendly greetings and all good wishes. Very sincerely yours, Edwin W. Watson. Major General, U.S. Army. Secretary to the President. Mrs. Sarah Margol, 1537 River Oaks Road, Jacksonville, Florida.
This file appears in: Brothers Divided
Brothers Divided
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