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Theodore Roosevelt

Roosevelt excitedly writes to a sanitarium doctor: “I think that is the most extraordinary editorial…that I have ever read. I could hardly believe my eyes”

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Roosevelt excitedly writes to a sanitarium doctor: “I think that is the most extraordinary editorial…that I have ever read. I could hardly believe my eyes”

TLS, one page, 7 x 7.5, The Outlook letterhead, April 21, 1913. A letter to Dr. Coe at the Sanitarium Company in Portland Oregon. In part: “I think that is the most extraordinary editorial from The Oregonian that I have ever read. I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw it. I am really obliged to you for sending it to me.” Roosevelt has crossed out the typed “a” and replaced it with the handwritten “the” in the first line. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with edge toning, signature a bit faded, but perfectly legible. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #296 - Ended April 20, 2005