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Letter from R.A. Alger (letterhead: Fifth Avenue Hotel, Madison Square, New York) to Joseph Medill; with envelope, 1896-05-11

 Item — Box: 1A, Folder: 1.7

Scope and Contents

"Saturday I spent two hours with Governor [William] McKinley at his home in Canton. We talked over the whole situation and I decided it best to hand him your letter which he read and re-read. 'What can I say to Mr. Medill from you' said I to him. 'Say to Mr. Medill for me that I am as sound on the money qustion as you are.'"

Dates

  • 1896-05-11

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 17 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Physical Storage Information

Library Details

Library Details

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