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Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935 to William N. Haskell Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09761.16 Author/Creator: Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935 Place Written: Russia Type: Typed letter Date: 30 September 1922 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 27.4 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

One typed memorandum from Arthur Ruhl addressed to William N. Haskell dated September 30, 1922. Pertains to American Relief Administration (A.R.A.) inspection trips in Kiev. These were completed by an agent, Nellegarm. Authorities requested that he leave the county or "ouyezd" due to lack of permissions to be there. Also delves into jurisdiction misunderstandings between the A.R.A. and local Russian authorities. Notes at end of letter that Ruhl will be travelling to Odessa in the morning.

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935
Haskell, William N. Jr., 1878-1952

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