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Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 to Nellie Taft

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05585.01 Author/Creator: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1899 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Discussing his evening the night before, his plans for today and tomorrow and mentions various friends in Cincinnati. Accompanied by letter of reference for nurse Mary Mack who does nothing but cook.

re: his 42d birthday, with letter of reference for Mary Mack

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

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