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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 to Mr. Gilder

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00655.17 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 21, 1890 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Theodore Roosevelt discusses the publication of the enclosed editorial (not included) on Civil Service and the good work several Congressmen have done.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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