ALS, 1912 December 4 : the White House, Washington, to Col. Archibald Gracie, New York.

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ALS, 1912 December 4 : the White House, Washington, to Col. Archibald Gracie, New York.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15021080

Taft sends a get-well note to Col. Gracie.

2 p. ; 20 x 12 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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