Rutherford B. Hayes letter acknowledging messages of sympathy, 1889 July 2.

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Rutherford B. Hayes letter acknowledging messages of sympathy, 1889 July 2.

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Consists of one printed letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes to friends who have sent sympathy messages to him and his family on the death of his wife, Lucy Webb Hayes. The letter is dated 2 July 1889 from Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio. Also includes an announcement for memorial services for Lucy Webb Hayes to be held at Spiegel Grove.

2 items (0.1 linear feet)

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8151201

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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