Lauritz Christensen Letter, 1 July 1935

Anne Christensen and Howard DeWitt were married on June 26, 1935 in Omaha. On their way west, Anne sent her father Lauritz a letter when they were in North Platte. This is the letter Lauritz sent in response. The "Uncle Tante Petrea" and "the Hansens" refers to Andrew Hansen and his wife, Petrea (Raun) Hansen. She was a sister to Anne's mother, Anine (Raun) Christensen, who also lived in Omaha.

Lauritz letter, 1935

Lauritz letter, 1935

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