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William Taft TLS

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William Taft TLS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Intriguing typed letter signed by William Taft as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt. Dated 21 December 1906 on War Department letterhead, Taft apprises his friend Oswald Villard of ''The Evening Post'' on leaks of a private letter from Villard regarding the scandal surrounding General John Pershing. In addition to signing his name, Taft adds an autograph note, ''I told Lowry I had shown your letter to the President but I do not think I did.'' Single page measures 5.5'' x 9''. In very good condition, ideal for display.