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Allen, fl. 1922 to American Relief Administration

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09761.05 Author/Creator: Allen, fl. 1922 Place Written: Moscow, Russia Type: Telegram Date: 29 May 1922 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

One message from Allen dated May 29, 1922 copied to the director and administrative exectuve of the American Relief Administration. Pertains to a damaged car due to "deplorable negligence." Requests a new car and describes all the car pieces he felt were inadequate.

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935
Allen, fl. 1922

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