TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, displayed to 14 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 25, 1912. Letter to Herman A. Metz, in full: “I regret that I am unable to be present at the non-sectarian dinner to be given in congratulation of Cardinal Farley on having attained the high rank of Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. The nondenominational character of the dinner is an indication of the great progress which has taken place in American society in the direction of mutual tolerance, and of the closer brotherhood among those who support and maintain different religious faiths and organizations. In its sturdy opposition to anarchistic doctrines, and its powerful support of law and order and constituted authority, all non-Catholics may properly express a high appreciation of the good influence of the Catholic Church in our community. That the head of the Church should honor its American branch by the appointment of three more American Cardinals is naturally a source of pride to all Americans who are glad to note the advancement to such eminence of able, deserving and worthy countrymen of theirs. Please present my compliments and felicitations to Cardinal Farley, with whose friendship I have been honored for a number of years.” Permanently affixed to a same-size piece of fragile cardstock and in very good condition, with a missing lower left corner, somewhat faded appearance, and toning from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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