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Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951 to my dear mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02679.16 Author/Creator: Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 May 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 29 cm Order a Copy

He talks how his plans are often met with opposition because the commanding officers are so conservative. But he feels that with the help of the French he can push his plans through.

Dawes, Charles Gates, 1865-1951

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