![HARDING, Warren G. (1865-1923), President. An archive of correspondence, photographs and other material, between Harding and Mrs. Jennie Williamson, 1917-1928, comprising: a 22 May 1917 ALS ("W.G.H.") from Harding to Williams; a 20 October AL (unsigned) from Harding to Williams; a 1 November 1920 and a 21 January 1921 TLS from Harding to Williams (both signed "Warren G. Harding"). [With:] 3 secretarial letters from George B. Christian to Williams; 4 black and white photographs of Harding and/or Mrs. Williams; and 6 additional pieces comprising printed ephemera such as an invitation to Harding's review of a Memorial Day Parade in Brooklyn in 1921, a printed thank you card from Mr. and Mrs. Harding, together with Williams family correspondence. Together 15 items, 4tos, 8vos, and oblongs.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2006/NYR/2006_NYR_01636_0185_000(120836).jpg?w=1)
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HARDING, Warren G. (1865-1923), President. An archive of correspondence, photographs and other material, between Harding and Mrs. Jennie Williamson, 1917-1928, comprising: a 22 May 1917 ALS ("W.G.H.") from Harding to Williams; a 20 October AL (unsigned) from Harding to Williams; a 1 November 1920 and a 21 January 1921 TLS from Harding to Williams (both signed "Warren G. Harding"). [With:] 3 secretarial letters from George B. Christian to Williams; 4 black and white photographs of Harding and/or Mrs. Williams; and 6 additional pieces comprising printed ephemera such as an invitation to Harding's review of a Memorial Day Parade in Brooklyn in 1921, a printed thank you card from Mr. and Mrs. Harding, together with Williams family correspondence. Together 15 items, 4tos, 8vos, and oblongs.
"AM ANXIOUS TO REST AND SOOTHE MY NERVES": HARDING CORRESPONDENCE STRETCHING FROM HIS SENATE DAYS TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Harding's letters to Mrs. Williams have an informal, chatty tone in the earlier dates: On 20 October 1917 he speaks about trying to contact her in New York, but "your phone did not answer." He adds: "Am anxious to rest and soothe my nerves, and get away from all endeavor. Most of us are worn to a frazzle. I hope we shall see you before next winter. It is a pleasure to greet you. Of course the city is full and running over but there is always a room." But by the time he's elected President he seems to distance himself from her. On 21 January 1921 he declines to meet with her: "for I have a tremendously lot of pressing work and not half enough time to do the things that are demanding my attention. After I am properly settled in Washington I will be glad to have you call and I will see then, in personal interview, what can be done to meet the aspirations of yourself or your daughter." Later correspondence, after Harding death, has Mrs. Williams volunteering her services to one of Harding's relatives, in the effort to suppress a scandalous book on Harding's affair with Nan Britton. Together 15 items.
"AM ANXIOUS TO REST AND SOOTHE MY NERVES": HARDING CORRESPONDENCE STRETCHING FROM HIS SENATE DAYS TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Harding's letters to Mrs. Williams have an informal, chatty tone in the earlier dates: On 20 October 1917 he speaks about trying to contact her in New York, but "your phone did not answer." He adds: "Am anxious to rest and soothe my nerves, and get away from all endeavor. Most of us are worn to a frazzle. I hope we shall see you before next winter. It is a pleasure to greet you. Of course the city is full and running over but there is always a room." But by the time he's elected President he seems to distance himself from her. On 21 January 1921 he declines to meet with her: "for I have a tremendously lot of pressing work and not half enough time to do the things that are demanding my attention. After I am properly settled in Washington I will be glad to have you call and I will see then, in personal interview, what can be done to meet the aspirations of yourself or your daughter." Later correspondence, after Harding death, has Mrs. Williams volunteering her services to one of Harding's relatives, in the effort to suppress a scandalous book on Harding's affair with Nan Britton. Together 15 items.