Lord Milford Haven letters to Thomas L. Elder, 1911-1918.

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Lord Milford Haven letters to Thomas L. Elder, 1911-1918.

40 ALS to New York numismatic dealer Thomas L. Elder, largely concerning Mountbatten's purchases of naval medals. Several letters refer to the war.

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