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W.W.I.76.47

Philadelphia Navy Yard

Philadelphia, Pa.

Barracks 220

July 6th, 1918

Dear Ed-

I am sending by insured parcel post a padlock from the President Lincoln which was recently sunk by a German sub-marine. This lock was obtained last summer while she was being repaired for service so she could be taken over by the U.S.




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She was interned on the Atlantic coast at that time. I wish you to place it in the Historical Museum.

I mailed it to Mr Fair a few days ago but it returned so I will send it to you this time.

Wishing you all the succes [sic] your efforts deserve in making the old K.S.N.S. a progressive and patriotic institution at a time second only in importance to that of '76.

Sincerely yours,

W. B. Fell