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27th President of the United States, WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, typewritten letter of introduction signed as Civil Governor of the Philippine Islands dated March 27, 1903. Taft writes to the Governor of the Dutch East Indies to introduce a prominent Manila businessman who intends to vacation on the island of Java.
Tasked with transitioning the islands from military to civilian rule, Taft had been appointed to the role by President William McKinley following the Spanish-American War, a position he held from March 1900 to December 1903.Later, Taft served as president of the United States from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1913, and later Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices.The TAFT signature has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION andencapsulated inside PSA/DNA's sonically-sealed, tamper-evident holder – your assurance of absolute authenticity.UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE.
Condition is as shown, with toning, mailing folds and additional pencil notations in unknown hand relating Taft's accomplishments. Letter measuresappx. 8" x 10.75" inside 10" x 13" encapsulate.Buy with confidence – we are among 's elite leading sellers of authentic historic autographs and artifacts since 1998! Please view our exceptional response and ratings, and our additional historic autograph and artifact sales.Own a remarkable, original piece of American politicalhistory! The perfect acquisition for the Presidential collector, autograph aficionado, or History buff.Sold as is, as shown.
