Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 to Henry G. Granger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00782.20 Author/Creator: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: March 8, 1909 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Taft writes in response to a telegram from Granger in which he had praised his economic policy and looked forward to seeing Taft ride through a sea-level Panama Canal. Taft thanks him for his praise, but dismisses as impracticable a sea-level canal. Letter written on White House letterhead.
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