Lot #156

Theodore Roosevelt

Description

“The editorial is admirable and, my dear fellow, the spirit behind it, the spirit of the man who wrote it, is best of all!“

TLS as president, one page, 6.25 x 7.75, White House letterhead, November 2, 1908. Letter to Reverend J. L. Belford. In full: “That is fine! The editorial is admirable and, my dear fellow, the spirit behind it, the spirit of the man who wrote it, is best of all! How can not you soon come on here and take lunch with me? There are many things I would like to talk over with you.” Letter is affixed to an identical size sheet In very good condition, with diagonal crease and small area of paper loss to top left, uniform toning, and light fading to Roosevelt’s signature, which remains completely legible. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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• Dates: #373 - Ended July 13, 2011

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