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Mencken, H.L., 1880-1956 to Arthur Ruhl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09757.07 Author/Creator: Mencken, H.L., 1880-1956 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1925 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

One letter from H.L. Mencken dated May 19, 1925 congratulation Ruhl's published article, "Muzzling Editors in Haiti." Expresses that he would like to meet him in New York during the summer.

Mencken, H.L., 1880-1956
Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935

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