TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, The White House, Washington letterhead, December 29, 1923. A letter to the Harding Memorial Association. In full: “My dear General Sawyer: I am enclosing herewith a letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting the substance of a cable received…I think that you might wish to give publicity to this very encouraging report.” The letter to which Coolidge refers is included, is signed by Secretary of War John W. Weeks and reads, in part: “Harding week duly observed throughout island. Subscriptions will probably reach $10,000 and it represents the pennies of 200,000 children, churches, school teachers, soldiers, sailors, municipal employees and citizens generally, and with other public demonstrations constitutes the tribute Porto Rico renders to the memory of the Chief Magistrate of the Nation who dies in active service as a Commanding General on the field of battle.” In very good condition, edge toning and a small paper clip affixing the letters to each other. R&R COA.
