Auction Date:2011 Sep 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 9, War Department letterhead, March 17, 1906. Taft writes to William Butler at the Indianapolis Sun. In part: “Thank you for your kind words. The Supreme Court business has been postponed until December, and the questions connected with it are therefore not to be revived until then. I am sorry if I was remiss in failing to answer one of your letters, but it must have escaped my attention.” In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold touching first letter of signature), and scattered toning and soiling. Accompanied by a vintage fountain pen signature, “Helen H. Taft, Washington, D.C.,” on a light blue custom-made collector’s card.
It is well known that Taft coveted a position on the Supreme Court, but not just any position—only the Chief Justice seat would do. As this letter shows, the press was anxious to confirm whether Taft would replace Associate Justice Henry Brown who was retiring. He reportedly refused the appointment and was given more responsibility by President Roosevelt, including Acting Secretary of State. Ironically, the Chief Justice’s seat became vacant during Taft’s administration, and he would appoint Edward White to the position. Finally, eight years after his administration ended, Taft was nominated to the position by President Harding, achieving his longtime ambition, and serving on the court until 1930.
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