ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.5, Sagamore Hill letterhead, November 15, 1917. Letter to James Stuart regarding his friend, Paxton Hibben. In part, “I am glad he is to speak; and I am still more glad because his actions have made good his words. His thesis is that the greatest need of this country is for the actual fighting positions; and he himself, instead of advancing his experience and linguistic qualifications as reasons for giving him an appointment away from the firing line, has gone into the training camp like anyone else, to try for a live position. He can well afford to lead by patriotic precept; for he is also primarily teaching by patriotic example.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Roosevelt’s hand. Letter and envelope laminated together and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
