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Lot #49
Theodore Roosevelt

“I deeply appreciate the courtesy and kindness of those who ask me to speak, but you have no conception of the drain it is upon me”

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“I deeply appreciate the courtesy and kindness of those who ask me to speak, but you have no conception of the drain it is upon me”

TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, trimmed to a size of 6.5 x 8, The Outlook letterhead, October 19, 1911. Letter declining a speaking engagement to a YMCA chapter. In part: “I deeply appreciate the courtesy and kindness of those who ask me to speak, but you have no conception of the drain it is upon me even to accept the very limited proportion that I am physically able to accept and I could not greatly increase this proportion or accept more of the invitations that come to me without absolutely abandoning all thought of any other work.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and some scattered light creases. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #424 - Ended March 12, 2014





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