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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 to Helen H. Gardener

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00118.07 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: August 21, 1918 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 17.7 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 8.8 x 7.6 cm Order a Copy

Expresses his distress at her being hospitalized. Explains that his distress arises mostly from her inability to continue to do her fine work. He also offers his assistance in helping her attain her goal. Typed on White House stationery in green ink with header, The White House Washington. Stationery watermarked Whiting's Woven Linen. One bust engraving of wilson included.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton), 1853-1925

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