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Bourke, Louise (fl. 1930) to Arthur Ruhl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09757.12 Author/Creator: Bourke, Louise (fl. 1930) Place Written: Haiti Type: Typed letter signed Date: 31 October 1930 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.6 x 20.4 Order a Copy

One letter dated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 31, 1930 from Louise Bourke. Describes the political situation in Haiti and the presence of the media and military in the country. Mentions recent elections for the Legislature.

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