$375.00

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Description: In this typed letter signed (June 20th, 1916) ex-President Taft, who lost to Woodrow Wilson in 1912, weighs in on the chances for Republicans in 1916. He writes in full: “My dear David Baird: I have your letter and congratulate you on the work you did in Chicago. It was great. I am very glad to hear your expression of confidence in a large Republican majority next Fall. I don’t know that I shall go into the campaign, or that I shall be wanted in the campaign. Sometimes advocacy by a man whose friends are certain to support a ticket hurts rather than helps with others; but if I do go into the campaign I hope fortune may bring me to Camden, where I shall have the pleasure of seeing you.”

Written on a 9″ x 7″ sheet of stationery imprinted: “William H. Taft New Haven, Conn.”. Item #A01797

Condition: A light dampstain covers two-thirds of the letter, otherwise good condition.