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Copy of Telegram from Bess W. Truman to Mrs. Gates Wells
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Copy of Telegram from Bess W. Truman to Mrs. Gates Wells
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1950-05-13
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Via President's Train
TRUMAR
NARA
20
SIGNAL CENTER
The White House
$1.60 + 40 2.00
13 May 1950
FROM: Mrs. Truman
TO : Mrs. Gates Wells, Platte City, Mo.
NR : Black 41
DTG : 130110Z
We are greatly distressed to hear about your mother.
Our love and deepest sympathy to you.
/s/ Bess
Delivered telegraph room hlf