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| Title | Letter from Governor R. A. Nestos to Louis F. Temme |
| Date of Original | 1924-12 |
| Description | This friendly letter between Louis Temme of Mercer County and former Governor R. A. Nestos where the governor is thanking Temme for his cooperation during his term in office and refererences to their services to the public. |
| General Subject | People
Politics & Government
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| Subject (LCTGM) | Governors
Government officials
Politicians
Political issues
Men
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| Subject (LCSH) | Christmas
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| Personal Name | Nestos, R. A. (Ragnvald Anderson), 1877-1942
Temme, Louis F., 1889-1979
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| Organization Name | North Dakota. Governor (1921-1924 : Nestos)
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| Location | North Dakota
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| Decade | 1920-1929
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| Item Number | MH-59 |
| Format of Original | Documents
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| Dimensions of Original | 17.5 x 23.5 cm. |
| Transcription | "STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA"
"OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR"
"BISMARCK"
"R. A. NESTOS, GOVERNOR"--Printed on top-left corner of letter.
"Christmas 1924"
"Dear Friend"
"It is a pleasure indeed to express my appreciation of your valued cooperation during my term as governor. My aim as a private citizen will be to continue advancing the prosperity and maintaining the good name of our state. Toward this common purpose I am sure we may and will work together."
"On January sixth Mr. Sorlie (?) becomes governor - Whoever we favored in the campaigns, it seems to me that his inauguration we should in a spirit of good citizenship, support every policy of the new administration which, in the honest and ______? exercise of our best judgement, we believe will enhance the welfare of the people."
"May the Christmas season bring you and yours much joy; may prosperity, health, and happiness be yours in abundant measure during the coming year and may every worthy endeavor be crowned with success."
"Very Sincerely yours"
"R. A. Nestos"--Handwritten on front of letter. |
| Notes | Title created by staff. |
| Biography/History | Louis F. Temme (1889-1979) was a prominent Beulah citizen. Mr. Temme was the Republican Precinct Committeeman for many years. |
| Repository Institution | Mercer County Historical Society
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| Credit Line | Mercer County Historical Society (MH-59) |
| Rights Management | Copyright status unknown. |
| Ordering Information | Mercer County Historical Society
Attn: Leilani Meyhoff, Secretary
108 7th St. NE
P.O. Box 1134
Beulah, N.D. 58523
(701) 873-5070
lkittenn@westriv.com |
| Language | English |
| Grant | NHPRC SNAP Grant 2008-2009, NAR08-RC-10021-08 |
| Digital ID | dmMH59 |
