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Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923 to James Murrary Dewey re: his penmanship

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.070 Author/Creator: Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1921/08/29 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on White House stationery, apparently in response to a request to pen a letter. Harding compares his penmanship to Horace Greeley's.

Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923

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