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Western Union to H Hamilton Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.076 Author/Creator: Western Union Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Telegram Date: 15 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.75 x 20.25 cm. Order a Copy

Condolence telegram written to H. Hamilton Williams after the death of his brother "Leroy".

Williams, H. Hamilton (1911-1981)
Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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