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Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923) to George DeWolfe (his step-grandson) re: sending Christmas money, with dollar

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.072 Author/Creator: Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [1921/12] Pagination: 1 p. 21 x 13 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on White House stationery. Date inferred from postmark.

My Dear George:
Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas, with a small enclosure to add to your Christian Happiness. I hope you are having lots of fun every day. Yours
Warren G. Harding.

Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923

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