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Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942 to John Quincy Adams Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.371 Author/Creator: Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 19 July 1906 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has become president of the Robert Fulton Memorial Association and was pleased to see that Ward has accepted membership. Informs that they hope to lay the cornerstone of the memorial next year on Fulton's birthday. Invites Ward to visit or make suggestions at any time. Written on Robert Fulton Memorial Association stationary. Printed with the names of committee members.

Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

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