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GRANT, ULYSSES S. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, “U.S. Grant,” as
President, military commission appointing Lewis B. Hunter a Medical Director in the
Navy. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson. 19
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Washington, 20 January 1873
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HARDING, WARREN G. Autograph Letter Signed, “WG Harding,” as Senator,
to Birdie Hudson, sending Christmas greetings and adding, “It isn’t quite like Christmas
down here, so we revel more or less in memory of happy days in Marion. . . .” 1 page, 8vo,
“United States Senate” stationery, with integral blank. With the original envelope. (AKF)
Washington, 23 December 1917
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Warren G. Harding. Partly-printed invitation, unsigned, to Mr. Kling, for dinner on
February 16, [1922?], accomplished in an unknown calligraphic hand. 12mo. With the origi-
nal envelope.
OPTIMISTIC ABOUT WASHINGTON NAVAL CONFERENCE
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HARDING, WARREN G. Typed Letter Signed, as President, to Charles C.
Fisher, encouraging his “old-time friend and long-time neighbor” to continue addressing
him as “dear friend,” stating that arrangements for the “international conference
[Washington Naval Conference] . . . are soon to be completed,” expressing optimism about
how the conference is developing, and promising to keep him in mind when an opportu-
nity arises to suitably recognize his talents. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery, with
integral blank; horizontal fold; matted with portrait and framed.
Washington, 9 August 1921
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. . . The fine thing about our American position is that we are seeking nothing for ourselves . .
. . When one can look everybody else in the face utterly unselfishly, and lay all the cards face up
on the table, he is in a position to be influential if there is such a thing as influence in interna-
tional affairs. . . .”
During late 1921 and early 1922, leaders of the principal world powers met in Washington to
discuss naval disarmament in an effort to minimize the possibility of another world war, result-
ing in the signing of several international agreements including the Washington Naval Treaty.
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