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GUEST,allan s.	Folklore: History of Dear John Letter (17)	HISTORY OF DEAR JOHN LETTER	12 Feb 07
The newest method for ending a relationship is to send an E-Mail. The newscasters think this is dreadfull and impersonal. Does anyone know the history of the expression "Dear John letter"? I trace it back to WW2 when a service man received a letter from a girl friend or wife who was nolonger interested in continuing their relationship, or marrage. It usually came as a shock to the recipient. I also remember a country/western with the words "Dear John I fetched your saddle home" Any ideas?

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