Rare partly-printed DS as president, signed “Harry S. Truman,” one page, 23 x 19, June 12, 1946. In part: In full, “Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of John W. Snyder, of Missouri, I have nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Secretary of the Treasury, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that Office according to law, and to have and to hold the said Office, with all the powers, privileges and emoluments to the same of right appertaining, unto him the said John W. Snyder during the pleasure of the President of the United States, for the time being.” Signed at the conclusion by Truman and countersigned by Secretary of State James F. Byrnes. In fine condition, with some mild wrinkling and a couple trivial spots. Accompanied by a photocopy of a 1953 letter, written four days before the end of his term, in which Truman praises Snyder and assures him that ‘no President ever received more dependable advice and assistance than you have given me.’
The close friendship of Truman and Snyder began in 1928 when Truman was a county judge. The pair served together in the US Army Reserves after World War I and they remained in constant contact, with the association culminating in Truman nominating Snyder as his treasury secretary. As a Cabinet member, Snyder’s responsibilities included establishing a stable postwar economy, maintaining confidence in the credit of the government, reducing the federal debt, and encouraging public thrift through investment in US Savings Bonds. Cabinet appointments are rarely encountered, with less than a dozen such documents ever having appeared on the market. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA
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