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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02679.38 Author/Creator: Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1919 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

He can only stay a few days on his first visit to Marietta. He says she must occupy centerstage in the family because he does not want the attention.

Dawes, Charles Gates, 1865-1951

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