Letter, 1907 April 2 Washington, to Mr. James Speyer, New York. 1907.

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Letter, 1907 April 2 Washington, to Mr. James Speyer, New York. 1907.

Letter to Mr. James Speyer, prominent American banker and philanthropist, commending him for a memorandum, which the President is sending to Mr. Cortelyou, Secretary of the Treasury.

sheet. 36 x 22 1/2 cm. folded to 18 x 22 1/2 cm.

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