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William H. Taft

In the midst of World War I: “I never expected to have see such a disaster of the human race”

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In the midst of World War I: “I never expected to have see such a disaster of the human race”

Partial unsigned ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, September 21, 1914. First page of a longer letter to Frank Prentiss Rand, editor of the Signet of Phi Sigma Kappa. In part: “I wish I could write on something more cheerful than the War. I never expected to have see such a disaster of the human race. Its extent and immediate effect are so stupendous that one sets aghast without being able to formulate an opinion about it. We can only hope and pray …” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered trivial soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #357 - Ended May 12, 2010





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