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TAFT, William Howard (1857-1930), President. Autograph letter signed ("Wm H Taft") as President, to Mrs. Nicholas Anderson, of Bar Harbor, Maine; Washington, 19 August 1911. 1½ pages, 8vo (6 7/8 x 4 3/8 in.), written on pages 1 and 4 of a four-page sheet of White House stationery, traces of mounting on verso. [With:] TAFT. Cabinet photo inscribed and signed ("For Robert Coster with best wishes Wm H. Taft") as President, by Pach Brothers of New York, "The White House," 13 January 1913. 5 3/8 x 3 5/8 inches, boldly inscribed, dated and signed on mount. Together two items. Fine condition.
TWO TAFT RARITIES: A PRESIDENTIAL ALS AND A SIGNED AND INSCRIBED PHOTO AS PRESIDENT
In the middle of his term as Chief Excecutive, Taft writes to the mother of a recent appointee: "I was very glad to appoint Franz. I have no doubt he will reflect credit on the country and the administration responsible for his selection." Noting his fondness for the correspondent's home town, Taft regrets that he will be unable to take a vacation: "I wish we could visit Bar Harbor this summer but my time is so short that we may have to give it up." Five months later, the President inscribed and signed a fine sepia-toned portrait for Robert Coster. Taft, dressed in a three-piece suit, stands in a relaxed pose, his hands in his pockets, as he gazes toward the camera.
Although Taft letters are legion, autograph letters in office are distinctly uncommon. The inclusion of "The White House" in the inscription on the photograph is unusual.
TWO TAFT RARITIES: A PRESIDENTIAL ALS AND A SIGNED AND INSCRIBED PHOTO AS PRESIDENT
In the middle of his term as Chief Excecutive, Taft writes to the mother of a recent appointee: "I was very glad to appoint Franz. I have no doubt he will reflect credit on the country and the administration responsible for his selection." Noting his fondness for the correspondent's home town, Taft regrets that he will be unable to take a vacation: "I wish we could visit Bar Harbor this summer but my time is so short that we may have to give it up." Five months later, the President inscribed and signed a fine sepia-toned portrait for Robert Coster. Taft, dressed in a three-piece suit, stands in a relaxed pose, his hands in his pockets, as he gazes toward the camera.
Although Taft letters are legion, autograph letters in office are distinctly uncommon. The inclusion of "The White House" in the inscription on the photograph is unusual.
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