Letter, 1916 Nov. 13, Virginia, Minn., to "Dear Friend" [n.p.].

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Letter, 1916 Nov. 13, Virginia, Minn., to "Dear Friend" [n.p.].

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An appeal for funds on behalf of prisoners awaiting trial for murder following the iron ore miners strike, describing defendents, charges, objectives of the defense, and anticipated expenses.

3 p. Typescript signed.

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