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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 to Bella W. Swope re: running for a second term

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.067 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1916/12/05 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Signed as President on White House stationery. WW notes that "I look forward to the next four years with something of a sinking heart...."

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

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