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Taft, William H. (1857-1930) to John Dalzell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00895 Author/Creator: Taft, William H. (1857-1930) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 8 February 1905 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 27 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Asks Dalzell's support to reduce the tariff for the Philippines. Includes handwritten insertions. Written on War Department letterhead.

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

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