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Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) to A. J. Drexel re: declining invitation to attend "Saturday Club"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04675.21 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1878/12/28 Pagination: 1 p. 17.4 x 11.2 cm Order a Copy

Written on Executive mansion stationery

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