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July 8, 1944
  
 
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July 8, 1944

Dear Margaret,

I am convinced that the moon down here is bigger than in Pennsylvania. Coming up over the horizon last night and half-hidden by wispy clouds, the moon looked like the paper maché that I always considered so ridiculous and unnatural.

Much love,

Herb

 		 
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