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William H. Taft Archive includes: William Taft Typed Letter Signed as Secretary of War. Two pages, typed on recto of first page only, 7" x 9", on War Department letterhead, Pointe-au-Pic, Canada, August 10, 1907. The secretary of war writes to Thomas Walsh of Colorado, accepting an invitation to visit as Walsh's houseguest. Light age toning. Fine condition.William Taft Telegram Sent as President. One page, 7.75" x 6.75", one Western Union Telegraph form, Beverly, Massachusetts, August 18, 1809. the president extends regrets that he is unable to attend the Trans Mississippi Congressional Convention. Moderate age toning; numerous creases; pin hole at upper left corner. Good condition.
William Taft Typed Letter Signed as President. Two pages, typed on recto of first page only, 7" x 9", on White House letterhead, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1912. The president sends thanks to Fred Longnecker of Ohio, for his help in Taft's 1912 re-election campaign. Heavy creases; lightly age toned. Generally very good condition.
William Taft Typed Letter Signed as President. Two pages, typed on recto of first page only, 7" x 9", on White House letterhead, Beverly, Massachusetts, October 22, 1912. Addressed to Dr. Fred Sumner Smith of Connecticut, expressing his thanks for Smith's letter. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Letter is lightly age toned and in fine condition. Envelope shows minor wear and moderate age toning.
William Taft Typed Letter Signed as President. One page, 5.5" x 7.75", on White House letterhead, Washington, D.C., December 9, 1912. To Bishop William Leonard of Cleveland, offering his help in obtaining a Doctor of Divinity degree for another Bishop. Heavy stains along right edge; small areas of paper loss at upper left edge. Good condition.
William Taft Typed Letter Signed one page, 7" x 9", on White House letterhead, Washington, D.C., n.d. Letter has all but faded, leaving just a signature. Heavy age toning.
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2009 June Grand Format Historical Manuscripts Auction #6026 (go to Auction Home page)
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