Lot 68
Taft, William Howard (1857-1930)., 27th president (1903-1913), Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1921-1930).
ALS, 1p, 5" x 8", Cleveland, 1899 December 9. On Ohio Northern District Court letterhead to George Leonard, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Cincinnati. Encloses opinion on Cunningham vs City of Cleveland (not present), boldly written and signed "Wm H Taft" adding "I am very busy". Includes original mailing envelope addressed in his hand with manuscript franking signature above printed Official Business indicia to which he has added "Circuit Judge". Letter Very Fine, envelope with opening tear through signature. Taft's free franks are exceedingly rare.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Taft is the only man ever to head two different branches of the federal government.
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