Lot #22

Theodore Roosevelt: "I have been planning for the dinner as soon as I was able to 'clean house,' so to speak, after the adjournment of the legislature"

Description

"I have been planning for the dinner as soon as I was able to 'clean house,' so to speak, after the adjournment of the legislature"

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, March 28, 1899. Letter to Marcus Braun in New York City, in part: "The book has not yet come. When it does I shall read it with the greatest interest. Now, my dear sir, I have been planning for the dinner as soon as I was able to 'clean house,' so to speak, after the adjournment of the legislature. I shall do my best to make it early in May before you sail. Will you not write me again when the legislature adjourns?" In very good to fine condition, with edge splits to folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
• Dates: #580 - Ended 04/08/2020

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