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Sherman, James S. (1855-1912) to Mr. French re: relative to Mr. French's party loyalty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02512.11.01 Author/Creator: Sherman, James S. (1855-1912) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1906/11/06 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Written on stationery of the House of Representatives. Thanks French for being "at the polls today" and concludes "Your Party loyalty has stood the test always...."
[vice presidents]. See photograph of James Sherman in GLC02512.11.02.

Sherman, J. S. (James Schoolcraft), 1855-1912

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