Letters, 1887-1904, to Helen Fairchild Smith.

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Letters, 1887-1904, to Helen Fairchild Smith.

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Autograph and typed letters signed, discussing politics and personal affairs. Mentioned are President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland and Wells College. Includes a signed photographic print. Also includes two printed items by Gilder:"Ode: Read before the Society of the Phi Beta Kappa", Harvard University, 1890, June 26; "John Wesley".

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Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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