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William McKinley Assassination Letter -- Vermont Senator Hosted Vice President Theodore Roosevelt at

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
William McKinley Assassination Letter -- Vermont Senator Hosted Vice President Theodore Roosevelt at

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Auction Date:2014 Feb 27 @ 17:00 (UTC-8 : PST/AKDT)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Autograph letter signed on U.S. Senate stationery from Vermont Senator Redfield Proctor whom Theodore Roosevelt was visiting when Garfield was struck down, thus catapulting Roosevelt to the Presidency. To Admiral Dewey dated 10 September 1901, Proctor writes in part, ''...Roosevelt was in Vt. for two days & we had a fine time till its ending by the terrible tragedy at Buffalo. He left my house at 11 Friday eve by special train...'' 5.25'' x 6.75'' letter runs 2pp. Very good condition.