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Western Union to Mrs. C S Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09587.078 Author/Creator: Western Union Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Telegram Date: 16 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.75 x 20.25 cm. Order a Copy

Telegram written to Cordelia Williams informing her that "Brother" is arriving at 11:50 that night on "16=".

Williams, Cordelia Shelton (1884-1978)
Williams, H. Hamilton (1911-1981)
Williams, LeRoi S. (1919-1943)

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