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Theodore Roosevelt

“I find it absolutely necessary in each case to refuse to take sides; to follow any other course would give me the appearance of trying to dictate”

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“I find it absolutely necessary in each case to refuse to take sides; to follow any other course would give me the appearance of trying to dictate”

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Kansas City Star letterhead, April 19, 1918. Letter to Thomas Neuhausen. In full: “I am a little in a quandary just how to reply to your letter. I have made it an invariable rule not to mix in any local contests. I shall most certainly not endorse anyone for National Committeeman, and this as I understand, is your only request. Am I correct? If I interfere in any case I would have to interfere in innumerable other cases, and so, whatever my sympathies, I find it absolutely necessary in each case to refuse to take sides; to follow any other course would give me the appearance of trying to dictate, and would merely do damage. I hope you agree with me in this matter.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and some scattered light spots. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #414 - Ended September 18, 2013





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