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Lot #48
Woodrow Wilson

Scarce letter written from his vacation home while still governor, just one month after receiving the 1912 presidential nomination

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Scarce letter written from his vacation home while still governor, just one month after receiving the 1912 presidential nomination

TLS, one page, 8 x 9.75, personal letterhead, August 15, 1912, written as New Jersey governor. Letter to Charles B. Wright, a classmate of Wilson’s from Johns Hopkins. In part: “Your letter of August 3d was more than generous and I am your debtor for the information which you were good enough to send. The support of such men as you is very gratifying to me, and I want to give myself the pleasure of telling you how much I appreciate it.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (the vertical fold passing through the first letter of the signature). Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Wilson had just been nominated as the Democratic candidate for president on July 2, 1912. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Civil War Auction
  • Dates: #412 - Ended July 25, 2013





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