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William H. Taft Autograph Letter Signed ...
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William H. Taft Autograph Letter Signed "Wm H. Taft". Two pages, 5" x 8", December 18, 1898, to Dr. Fred K. Percy, on "United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit" letterhead. Taft was the only president to also serve as a chief justice. He began his public legal career in 1890 when he was appointed to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which he held until 1900. In this letter, Taft thanks Dr. Percy for his "very warm invitation to attend the Boston Yale Dinner", but his "court will be holding its regular session and it would be out of the question" for him to attend. Taft's alma mater was Yale University. Toned; fine.Auction Info
2008 October Grand Format Manuscripts Auction #692 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2008
17th-18th
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