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Calvin Coolidge Typed Letter Signed

'Silent Cal' declines to intervene in the 1932 campaign: "I have a great deal of fear about trying to make a speech"

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'Silent Cal' declines to intervene in the 1932 campaign: "I have a great deal of fear about trying to make a speech"

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 26, 1932. Letter to Henry L. Stoddard, in part: "I have had a letter from Mr. Sanders and he is very solicitous that whatever you do about a New York meeting should be in cooperation with the National Committee in order to avoid any interference with dates, broadcasts, etc. For that reason he suggests that you consul Col. John Q. Tilson at the Republican Headquarters in the Waldorf…I do not know whether the President is going to speak in New York. If he is it may not be expedient to try to have any meeting but his in Madison Square Garden, and have yours at some other place…I had a great deal of difficulty in writing the piece for the Saturday Evening Post because I am so out of touch. I did not think it was very good and from what you said I fear it was worse than I thought. I have a great deal of fear about trying to make a speech." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Major Figures of Science and Technology
  • Dates: #665 - Ended May 10, 2023





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