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ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. Typed Letter Signed, “T. Roosevelt,” to James P
Murphy, thanking him for his letter concerning Roosevelt’s article “Our Responsibility in
Mexico” [
New York Times
, December 12, 1914]. 1 page, small 4to, personal stationery; short
closed separations at horizontal fold ends, faint scattered staining. (AKF)
New York, 30 December 1914
[100/200]
“
. . . I felt that the time had come when it was imperative for someone to speak out.”
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TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed,
“WmHTaft,” as President, appointing Richard D. White Lieutenant Commander in the
Navy. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy George von Lengerke Meyer. 19x15
inches; slight fading to signature, folds, docketing verso, foil seal intact; matted and framed.
Washington, 25 May 1911
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NO POSTAL FRANK FOR SPOUSES OF LIVING PRESIDENTS
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TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. Brief Typed Letter Signed, “WmHTaft,” as Chief
Justice, to James S. Brownell: “I have no postal frank, nor has Mrs. Taft. I believe franks do
not go to the wives of the Presidents until they become widows, and I am not anxious to
hasten that day.”
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page, 4to, “Supreme Court of the United States” stationery; minor soil-
ing at folds. (AKF)
Washington, 14 May 1924
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WITH
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William H. Taft. Partly-printed invitation, unsigned, to Assistant Secretary of War
[Robert Shaw Oliver] and Mrs. Oliver, for dinner on December 16, 1909, accomplished in an
unknown calligraphic hand. 12mo. With the original envelope.
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