Lot #156
William H. Taft

Taft goes after tax cheats stating if “you find an intentional violation of the law, you are authorized to disregard the recommendations of the Collector.”

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Taft goes after tax cheats stating if “you find an intentional violation of the law, you are authorized to disregard the recommendations of the Collector.”

Early TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages, 8 x 10, Department of Justice letterhead, September 15, 1890. Letter, written as acting Attorney General, to U. S. Attorney Eugene Hay, about prosecuting Internal Revenue cases. In part, “The facts stated with reference to Peterson in the telegram would seem to indicate a mistake of law rather than an intentional violation…the question of instituting prosecutions is in your discretion, as the result of your investigations, you find an intentional violation of the law, you are authorized to disregard the recommendations of the Collector.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mailing fold through top of Taft’s signature, staple and hole to top left and a light shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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Dates: #327 - Ended November 14, 2007

Lot #156 William H. Taft

Taft goes after tax cheats stating if “you find an intentional violation of the law, you are authorized to disregard the recommendations of the Collector.”

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Taft goes after tax cheats stating if “you find an intentional violation of the law, you are authorized to disregard the recommendations of the Collector.”

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Lot #156
William H. Taft