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Dear Ded Pursues Duty in Wartime Letter from Neal Tourtellotte
Neal Tourtellotte, Boise-born student at the Technical University Boston, writes his father in Portland of his decision to enlist and sacrifice for the nation. He cites faith in God Christ and the Golden Rule, defends war on Germany, and asks his father to understand his choice while pledging to serve and return within six months. He expresses love for family and country and requests broad-minded support.
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