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Letter from Alexander J. Howell to Andrew Carnegie, 9 April 1903

Description
Creators
Howell, Alexander J., Correspondent
Carnegie, Andrew
, Recipient
Media Type
Text
Item Type
Correspondence
Date of Publication
9 Apr 1903
Subject(s)
Libraries
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Wilmette
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 42.07225 Longitude: -87.72284
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Full Text

Andrew Carnegie Esq.

New York City

My Dear Sir

Noticing in late issue of the "Local News" Wilmette, Illinois, of your kind offer to the village for library.

Allow me to offer a site one block from railroad depot. If agreeable I will deed same to you. If agreeable I can

call with map.

Very kindly

Your obedt [obedient servant]

Alex[ander] J. Howell

49 West 89th St.

New York

April 9th 1903

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