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Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957 to Mrs. Glessner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01522.01 Author/Creator: Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957 Place Written: [Northampton, Massachusetts] Type: Autograph note signed Date: January 19, 1933 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 9 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Thanks her for her sympathy note about the death of her husband, Calvin Coolidge. "Although Calvin Coolidge can no longer speak to us in his calm, clear way, I feel his influence abides and will still lead us in plain paths." Letter written on mourning stationary.

Coolidge, Grace Goodhue, 1879-1957
Glessner, Mrs., fl. 1933
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

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