Based on the letters of Earl Philip Reinhalter (1922-1953). Edited by his son, Earl Philip Reinhalter (1950-).


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TEXT OF CABLEGRAM *TO* EARL REINHALTER FROM HIS MOTHER:

[Editor's note: This "Expeditionary Force Message" (E.F.M.) was a multiple-choice cablegram in which the sender picked three things that they wanted to convey. Scroll down to the bottom scan to see the full list of available "fixed texts" that the sender could choose from. The 66˘ cost (with tax) is equivalent to about $9.49 in 2019 dollars.]
Texts Desired
No. 3 ["Telegram received. Many thanks."]
No. 61 ["You are more than ever in my thoughts at this time."]
No. 38 ["Loving greetings from all of us."]

(Signed) Ma







 
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