Three TLSs as president, each one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, dated between 1914–1915. Each letter is addressed to Wilson’s cousin, Helen French. The earliest, dated October 13, 1914, only two months removed from the death of his wife, in part: “These have indeed been dark and trying days for me and there has been nothing to sustain me except the affection of those who personally cared”; another, dated January 27, 1915, concerning the death of his Aunt Sarah, in part: “It had not been my privilege to see Aunt Sarah since I was a lad but I remember her very distinctly and wish it might have been possible for me to see her in her last days”; and the third, May 10, 1915, in full: “I wish with all my heart that I could come and see the fete but it is literally impossible for me to add to the programme I have laid out for myself in New York. I can only thank you most warmly for your generous thought of me.” In overall very good to fine condition. Each letter is accompanied by its original White House mailing envelope. Also accompanied by various correspondence materials related to French, including two White House secretarial letters and an invitation card from the first lady. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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