Lot 312
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the U.S. (1945-1953), Vice President under Roosevelt (1945). Autograph Letter Signed as President, one page, 7 x 9, Washington, May 9, 1948 on White House stationery. To "Mrs. [William] Simmons", wife of one of his aides, in full:
"I certainly appreciated most highly the excellent angles [sic] food cake Bill handed to me yesterday for a birthday present. Mrs. Truman and Margaret, along with me pronounced it tops, - and they are judges of good angles [sic] food cakes. I think I am too." Then, hinting at his intention to seek re-election, he concludes, "I hope I'll have more birthdays here for you to help me celebrate! Most Sincerely, Harry Truman"
Very Fine condition and accompanied by the original White House envelope (hand delivered) addressed in Truman's own hand.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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