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[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, September 24, 1937] (Item)

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, September 24, 1937. Discusses the family's move back to Hankou, Julius teaching aerial bombardment, and activities related to the Sino-Japanese War, which she fears will grow into a world conflict. Six handwritten pages and envelope.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 7, 1937] (Item)

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 7, 1937. Discusses the political turmoil in China, her husband's (Julius) and Royal Leonard's dangerous piloting work, an upcoming evacuation from Hankou, and other personal news. Also mentions Julius being on call as a pilot for Madame Chiang. Four handwritten pages.