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Very Rare Letter of Helen Taft as First Lady
TAFT, Helen H. (1861-1913). First Lady of the United States (1909-1913). Manuscript letter signed, one page, on the imprinted letterhead of The White House, Washington, (DC) October 18,1909. “To My Dear Mrs. Thaw.” Interesting content: “...I was much interested in hearing from you and about your daughter & her husband. I know my sister...will be glad to see the young couple when they come to Washington if I should not be available to do so. With kind regards, believe me...”
This letter is most likely penned by the hand of Mrs. Taft’s daughter Helen Taft (Manning) but hand signed by Helen H. Taft. Just two months after entering The White House, on May 17, 1909, the First Lady suffered a stroke which impaired her speech and the use of her right arm and leg. Unusual association of a proxy First Lady standing in for her mother. With original hand addressed The White House envelope. Letters by Helen H. Taft are extremely rare as First Lady. This is one of only a few examples known to exist. In fine condition................................... $1,100.00
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