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Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 to Nellie Taft re: tired of living without his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05585.02 Author/Creator: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 Place Written: Cincinnati, [OH] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1899/09/20 Pagination: 3 p. 23.2 x 15 cm Order a Copy

"Charley and I agreed last night that we were tired of living without our wives. We don't feel quite respectable and we are confident we are not happy." Writes that he wants to get a railroad car for his wife and others to travel in comfort. Discusses news of friends.

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

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