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Dawes, William C. (fl. 1919-) to Charles Dawes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02679.31 Author/Creator: Dawes, William C. (fl. 1919-) Place Written: Mount Ephrain, Faversham Type: Typed letter signed Date: 2 May 1919 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

He is excited about his upcoming visit. He asks Charles to be the godfather of his grandson.

Dawes, Charles Gates, 1865-1951

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