The document is regarding the "Merchant Seamen's War Service Act," H.R. 2346, with the recipient expressing concerns about the bill and the benefits being given to Merchant Marines compared to soldiers and sailors. The sender supports the bill and thanks the recipient for their support in providing more protection for those serving in the war.

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Support for Merchant Seamen: A Letter from Mrs. J. Re Gates

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0021
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Support for Merchant Seamen: A Letter from Mrs. J. Re Gates
Date Created:
1945-03-26
EDTF:
1945-03-26
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document is regarding the "Merchant Seamen's War Service Act," H.R. 2346, with the recipient expressing concerns about the bill and the benefits being given to Merchant Marines compared to soldiers and sailors. The sender supports the bill and thanks the recipient for their support in providing more protection for those serving in the war.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 84, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages