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Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951 to my dear mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02679.35 Author/Creator: Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1919 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.

Dawes, Charles Gates, 1865-1951

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