Lot 592
Harding, Warren G (1865-1923) 29th President of the United States (1921-1923). Typed letter signed as President, on White House letterhead, one page with integral leaf, 9" x 7", Washington, May 16, 1921. To Justice Wendell P. Stafford, who was hearing a divorce proceeding and to whom Harding's sister, Mrs. Carolyn Votaw, had written a letter concerning the husband in the divorce case. The President's letter is conciliatory. In part, "…I have been very greatly distressed by the publicity of Mr. Mackey's letter and I am more sorry than I can tell you that there should have been any justification, in the slightest degree, for his writing me such a letter. I have heard from my sister and I know that she meant no indiscretion. Doubtless, she wrote you out of very deep interest in this particular case and did so without any realization of the impropriety attending. Indeed, she has written me that she does not believe you know her as my sister and has expressed her very great regret…" Light toning. Accompanied by a sepia-toned photo of President Harding, 6½" x 4½". Fine condition.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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