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A Letter to Kay from Family at the Farm

December 08, 2019

Katherine and Vinnie at the farm in 1943

Cousin Debra shared this letter found this letter among her mother Katherine's things. News from the farm after she and Vinnie had been to visit. It's wonderful to see everyone's handwriting!!

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