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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 to Harvey D. Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00972 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: March 6, 1918 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

Wilson informs Gibson that he has selected him to serve on the National War Finance Committee. Indicates that the Red Cross was about to "appeal to the American people for additional funds to carry on its work" during World War I. Letter written on stationery of the American Red Cross, National Headquarters.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Gibson, Harvey Dow, 1882-1950

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