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Mencken, H.L., (1880-1956) to Arthur Ruhl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09757.07 Author/Creator: Mencken, H.L., (1880-1956) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1925 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.5 x 14 Order a Copy

One letter from H.L. Mencken dated May 19, 1925 congratulation Ruhl's published article, "Muzzling Editors in Haiti." Expresses that he would like to meet him in New York during the summer.

Henry Louis Mencken was an American satirist and critic as a writer for The Baltimore Sun.

Mencken, H.L., 1880-1956
Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935

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