TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Kansas City Star letterhead, November 8, 1918. Roosevelt writes to Charles L. Clarke, Edison’s chief engineer at Menlo Park and at the Edison Electric Company, in Schenectady. In full: “Doubtless now it would not be worth while publishing that letter. The results of the election were very satisfactory.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, plus two letters from Clarke; the first is an unsigned carbon of Clarke’s previous communication to Roosevelt, regarding unconditional surrender in World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, and President Wilson. The second, signed by Clarke and titled “Politics Is Not Adjourned,” was sent to Roosevelt and several prominent Republicans. Roosevelt was a vocal critic of Wilson and his policies, including America’s role in the Treaty of Versailles. Intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold to one letter of last name) and light paperclip stain to top margin, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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