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Lot #147
Theodore Roosevelt

Scarce presidential “favor” on a White House card

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Scarce presidential “favor” on a White House card

ANS as president signed “T. Roosevelt” on a 4 x 2.5 White House card, no date. Roosevelt writes to “Dayton” [probably Alston Gordon Dayton (1857–1920), a congressman and federal judge appointed by Roosevelt in 1905]. In full: “Can’t you help and get through the professorship of Paul D—. He has done the most admirable work for the whole spirit of the Naval Academy. I hope you can do this.” Accompanied by a period portrait engraving. Light scattered soiling and small tape remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #324 - Ended August 15, 2007