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Dawes, Charles (1865-1951) to my dear mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02679.56 Author/Creator: Dawes, Charles (1865-1951) Place Written: Washington D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 July 1921 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

He is tired but happy because he has accomplished so much by working with the president.

Dawes, Charles Gates, 1865-1951
Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
Progressive Era
World War I
Soldier's Letter
Military History
Children and Family
Government and Civics
Diplomacy
President
World War I

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