letter of introduction
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He managed to achieve this goal in 1794 when, after painting “Federalist Papers” co-author John Jay, his subject furnished him with a letter of introduction to the first president.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Langley was just 22 when she arrived in LA with a letter of introduction to a literary agent, planning to stay just a few months.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2022
He landed in Beirut, Lebanon, with a teacher’s letter of introduction to the Collège Arménien, a lycée founded in 1928 to educate Armenian refugees.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2021
He claimed the White House provided Paul with a letter of introduction at his request, including "topics of interest that Senator Paul wanted to discuss with President Putin."
From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2018
He reached Honolulu in 1904, with a letter of introduction to a cousin who taught school on Oahu.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
