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Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 to Charles Kohen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01981 Author/Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 21 December 1953 Pagination: 1 p. + envelope Order a Copy

Thanks him for sending him a "two shillings and six-pence note, signed by John Morton." Will give the penny to Mrs. Eisenhower, "and I know she will want to thank you personally." Wishes him a Merry Christmas. Written on White House stationery. Marked personal.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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