Handwritten note as governor, unsigned, one page, 7.5 x 10.5, Commonwealth of Massachusetts letterhead, annotated December 29, 1919. A typed message from an aide reads, "Suggested that you send telegram to Harvard football team, c/o Matthew Luce, Hotel Raymond, Pasadena, California. Mr. C. B. Barnes has telegram from Luce saying it would have good moral effect. Should think words such as 'We look to you to win,' 'upholding traditions of east,' etc. might be all right." Coolidge's handwritten draft of his message to the team is written below in pencil, in full: "Massachusetts knows you are game, believes you are superior, and hopes you will win. There is a victory in doing your best of which no one can deprive you." In fine condition, with intersecting folds and file holes at the top. Harvard defeated Oregon in the game by a score of 7-6, their only Rose Bowl victory.
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