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Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923) to Widenthall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08283 Author/Creator: Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1903 Pagination: Order a Copy

Harding writes a humorous letter: "My musical taste is libeled, for I love Hiawata...I have kept that Hebrew story in cold storage to date, but hence forth I shall flaunt it and defy you...."

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

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