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Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988 to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09573.01.20 Author/Creator: Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988 Place Written: Rome, Italy Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1963 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 17 cm, Width: 27.1 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 26, 1963. Writes she has $130 left to spend, might have to use her American Express, and hopes Rod will lend her $100 cash. Her upcoming conferences include meeting with government officials and touring historic sites. The accommodations are similar to the others from her European trip, and the furniture is very nice. In the margin on the front, Nellie writes she will see Rod in 4 days and she misses everyone terribly. It has been storming for most of the trip, and there was a earthquake near the coast. Nellie is still buying bottled water, though she thinks it's probably okay to drink tap now.

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988
Wetmore, Harry Davis, Jr., 1907-1995

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