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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07319 Author/Creator: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1923/12/22 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26.8 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Notes that he shares Ely's "impatience and amusement" with the Molly Pitcher Club. Discusses attempts to alter the Volstead law and his personal opposition to prohibition. But because of his belief in popular government he must respect the law. After Taft's signature he writes by hand: "We were delighted with your visit. Come after and shake up our dry bones." Some hand written, law related notes appear on the verso of the second page. Written on stationary of the Supreme Court.

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Ely, Gertrude, 1876-1970
Pitcher, Molly, 1754-1832

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