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Lot #149
Harry S. Truman

A Freemason in the Oval Office

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A Freemason in the Oval Office

TLS as president signed “Harry,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, November 25, 1948. Truman writes to Carl H. Claudy, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association. In full: “I appreciated your note of the eighteenth very much. Sometime later on before the Grand Masters Conference I would like to see you but it will have to be after the middle of December. You should get in touch with Matt before that time.” Truman, initiated into the Freemasons in 1909, was one of at least 14 presidents who were members of that fraternal organization. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In very fine, fresh condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #326 - Ended October 17, 2007