TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Philippine Commission letterhead, April 25, 1901. Taft writes to Frederick B. Percy in Brookline, Massachusetts. In part: “I have received your cordial letter … while on the Commission’s trip through the southern islands…. I thank you for telling me about the Yale meeting and the kindly way in which a reference to me was received by all the Yale men, whom I am glad to think are my friends. It seems to me that I have met Hodges and have heard good things of him, but I shall make further inquiry about him and see if I can be of any assistance. There is considerable embarrassment in action taken in recommending a military officer by one of us civilians for military men are prone to regard such recommendations as savoring of impertinence, but I shall not hesitate to do so if I can find a place to put a good word….” Intersecting mailing folds a light toning and handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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