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Claxton, Philander P., Jr., fl. 1948 to John H. Hilldring

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06196.004 Author/Creator: Claxton, Philander P., Jr., fl. 1948 Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed note signed Date: 1948/01/07 Pagination: Order a Copy

Cryptic note, "Hooray Prophet!! more later." Possibly referring to Hilldring's retirement from the State Department.

Claxton, Philander P., Jr., fl. 1948
Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974

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