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Sherman, Lawrence, fl. 1913 to Horatio L. Wait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.054 Author/Creator: Sherman, Lawrence, fl. 1913 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 25 November 1913 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.2 x 27.7 cm. Order a Copy

He has received Wait's letter that expresses opposition to the legislation which will permit the use of Hetch Valley as a part of San Francisco's water supply system.

Sherman, Lawrence, fl. 1913

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