Lot 4309
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) 26th President of the U.S. (1901-1909). Typed Letter Signed, on Kansas City Star letterhead, New York, August 15, 1918, one page, quarto .To Captain Basil M. Stevens: "That's a mighty nice letter of yours….I do hope you can soon get to the front," probably responding to a note of sympathy. Roosevelt writes these words just one month after the death of his son, Quentin, in battle. Uneven toning from previous framing;old tape stains at top edges;one ink mark at lower edge, and normal folds. Most of the blemishes can be matted out, and Roosevelt's signature is nice and strong. Roosevelt had gladly sent his sons and daughter to serve during World War I and he never wavered in his support of the Allies' cause, but many believed Roosevelt never recovered from his son's death (he died only six months later).
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $311 |
