[Letter, 1915] Apr. 8, 53, Rue de Varenne [to] Robert Grant / Edith Wharton.

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[Letter, 1915] Apr. 8, 53, Rue de Varenne [to] Robert Grant / Edith Wharton.

Wharton thanks Grant for a gift of money, sending him a receipt for the same, to support the American Hostels for Refugees.

[4] p. ; 17 cm. + envelope and receipt

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SNAC Resource ID: 7622048

Smith College, Neilson Library

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