COOLIDGE, Calvin. TLS ("Calvin Coolidge"), as President, to Walter Gilman Page, The White House, Washington, 9 August 1923. 1 page, 8o, on black-bordered mourning stationery due to the death of Warren Harding one week earlier. With the original typed envelope. ONE OF THE EARLIEST LETTERS OF COOLIDGE AS PRESIDENT. "The burden which has been placed upon me is lighter because of the many kind messages which have come from friends everywhere. You may be sure that I sincerely appreciate it." Harding's sudden death on August 2, 1923 during a presidential good-will tour led to speculation that he had been poisoned by his wife in order to avoid disgrace and probable impeachment as the corruption of his administration became known.