Autograph letter signed from Edward S. Willard, London, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1901 September 15.

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Autograph letter signed from Edward S. Willard, London, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1901 September 15.

Willard tells Winter that "all England is mourning with America today"...presumably in reaction to William McKinley's death the day before.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7539976

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Mckinley, William, 1843-1901

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