What they all had in common was wit and friendship
Tags: ELITE (Social sciences) -- History; ADAMS, Marian, 1843-1885; ADAMS, Henry, 1838-1918; HAY, Clara Louise Stone, 1849-1914; HAY, John, 1838-1905; KING, Clarence; WASHINGTON (D.C.) -- Social life & customs; NINETEENTH century
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