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Eisenhower TLS as President of Columbia Univ.

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Eisenhower TLS as President of Columbia Univ.
<B>Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed As President of Columbia University</B></I> “<I>Dwight D. Eisenhower</B></I>”. One page, 8” x 10.5”, on Columbia University letterhead, New York, July 24, 1948, in ink, to Henry Luhrs, Shippenburg, Pennsylvania. “<I>The invitation you extend me is an honor far above my own merits.</B></I>” So writes Dwight David Eisenhower (1890-1969) as he declines an invitation to speak at the 85th Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This letter was written while Eisenhower was President of the Columbia University, a position he held from 1948-1953. He relinquished the position to run for President of the United States. Near fine condition save for the usual fold creases. <I>From the collection of Henry E. Luhrs.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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