Lot 34
Taft, William H. Autograph letter signed ("Wm H. Taft"), on personal stationery, 4 pages, 8 x 5 in., New Haven, Conn., Oct. 28, 1914. With holograph transmittal envelope. To George H. Moses (1869-1944), who had served as U.S. minister to Greece (1909-12) and would be elected U.S. senator from New Hampshire (1918-1933). In part: "A friend in New Hampshire informs me that your political opponents are trying to make use of your resignation from the diplomatic service in a way to intimate that your retirement involved discredit to you. The facts are entirely to the contrary….as your former chief, I give you full liberty to quote me…as knowing and saying that your service in the Balkans was most distinctly creditable and honorable to you and of great helpfulness both to the United States and to the countries to which you were accredited….You were always regarded by me and by the Secretary of State as a most efficient representative….I am glad that you are doing yeoman service in the fight to reelect Senator Gallinger….In the froth and fury and hypocrisy of self-seeking demagogues, it is a comfort to contemplate his long and courageous and faithful service for the country and New Hampshire…."
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection, Manuscripts and Autographs, June 27, 2015, lot 183 (sold for $400.00 but not paid).
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