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Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 to J. A. Hull re: his autograph

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.078 Author/Creator: Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1930/10/08 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on White House stationery, remarking "This is about the third letter I have written in long hand in years!"

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

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