Longest serving Speaker of the House of Representatives who led the Congress during the presidencies of FDR through Kennedy (1882–1961). Two letters: one TLS, one page, 7 x 9, Speaker of the House letterhead, January 11, 1951, in part: “Thank you for remembering me on my reelection as Speaker”; and one TLS, one page, 6.5 x 7.5, Speaker of the House letterhead, October 7, 1952, in part: “One of my main mottos is ‘If you want to beat the other fellow work harder than he does.’” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the second letter. RR Auction COA.
