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TRUMAN, HARRY S. Typed Letter Signed, as President, to President of the
American Pharmaceutical Association Henry H. Gregg, congratulating him and his associ-
ation, and sending best wishes for the success of the 1950 National Pharmacy Week. 1
page, 4to, White House stationery; folds. (AKF) Washington, 22 August 1950
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American pharmacists may well be proud of the progress which they have made . . . .
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Your Association has played an important part in disseminating necessary health information
to the public, and you have my continued best wishes in your endeavors to aid in the preven-
tion of serious illness . . . .”
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TRUMAN, HARRY S. Autograph Note Signed, twice, on the verso of slip of
paper bearing the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, commenting on the Missouri State
motto. Signed, “H.S. T.,” below his remarks and signed again, “A really great seal / Harry
Truman,” below the seal. 3
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Salus populi suprema lex esto! The liberal translators say ‘The welfare of the people is the
supreme law.’ The conservative translators say ‘The will of the people is the supreme law.’ Both
are excellent. I prefer the first.”
TYLER AND DANIEL WEBSTER TO OTTOMAN SULTAN
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TYLER, JOHN. Letter Signed, as President, to the Sultan of the Ottoman
Empire Abdul Mejid I, acknowledging receipt of his letter announcing the birth of Prince
Abdul-Hamid II. Additionally signed by Secretary of State Daniel Webster. 2 pages, folio,
with integral blank (detached); silked on pages 1 and 4, folds, damaged paper seal touching
base of “r” in Tyler signature. (AKF)
Washington, 23 March, 1843
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We have received the letter . . . imparting to us the pleasant tidings that . . . a Prince of
exalted title was born from your Imperial reins . . . .
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. . . [A]n event which has caused such lively pleasure and satisfaction to Your Highness . . .
will be equally a source of joy to us. Your Highness’ Imperial letter will be remembered as
another mark of Your good will . . . which only gives new occasion to strengthen the ties which
now so happily bind together Your Highness, and the Government of these United States.
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May the ancient world, where the Sun rises, and the new world, where he sets, long live in
friendship and amity! . . .”
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