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The Letters- March 20, 1927 from Bob to Jean

The Letters- March 20, 1927 from Bob to Jean

"My Sweetheart:                  Snow, snow, beautiful snow! Oh my,  yes. And I neglected having a dark suit pressed because I planned to wear...

The Letters- March 20, 1927 from Bob to Jean

"My Sweetheart:                  Snow, snow, beautiful snow! Oh my,  yes. And I neglected having a dark suit pressed because I planned to wear...

The Letters- March 14, 1927 from Bob to Jean

The Letters- March 14, 1927 from Bob to Jean

"Jean sweetheart:             I just must steal time to answer your beautiful letter this noon. Tonight I've got to start packing.        ...

The Letters- March 14, 1927 from Bob to Jean

"Jean sweetheart:             I just must steal time to answer your beautiful letter this noon. Tonight I've got to start packing.        ...

The Letters- March 13, 1927 from Bob to Jean (#7 After Engagement!)

The Letters- March 13, 1927 from Bob to Jean (#...

"Jean, sweetheart:              I feel wretched- worse than since I can remember. Friday night the girls from the office had a basketball game at the...

The Letters- March 13, 1927 from Bob to Jean (#...

"Jean, sweetheart:              I feel wretched- worse than since I can remember. Friday night the girls from the office had a basketball game at the...

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The Letters- Letter 3 of Engagement, March 9 19...

"My Sweetheart:                Your letter was waiting for me- I dash madly home at noon now because I can't wait till night.     ...

The Letters- Letter 3 of Engagement, March 9 19...

"My Sweetheart:                Your letter was waiting for me- I dash madly home at noon now because I can't wait till night.     ...

Bob and Jean in later years

The Letters- March 8, 1927 from Bob to Jean (Le...

"My Dear:         Your sweet letter came this morning. I dreaded to open it for fear I would discover that it was all a dream after all....

The Letters- March 8, 1927 from Bob to Jean (Le...

"My Dear:         Your sweet letter came this morning. I dreaded to open it for fear I would discover that it was all a dream after all....

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The Letters- March 2, 1927 from Bob to Jean

"Dearest:            I've news! Mr. Bowlsby remarked to Mr. Anderson at conference we had today that he was going to Dubuque the first of next week...

The Letters- March 2, 1927 from Bob to Jean

"Dearest:            I've news! Mr. Bowlsby remarked to Mr. Anderson at conference we had today that he was going to Dubuque the first of next week...