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Calvin Coolidge

High hopes: Coolidge sends distinguished flier Herbert Dargue to meet with Bolivian president Siles

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High hopes: Coolidge sends distinguished flier Herbert Dargue to meet with Bolivian president Siles

TLS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, November 30, 1926. Letter to the President of Bolivia, Hernando Siles. In part, “I am happy to avail myself of the opportunity which presents itself by the visit over American aviators to Bolivia…I trust that Your Excellency will see in the visit of these American fliers another evidence of the ardent desire of the government and people of the United States to promote good understanding and better acquaintance between the two governments and peoples, an object which was the chief motive inspiring the undertaking of the voyage. I have entrusted to Major Dargue, the Commander of the flight, the delivery of this letter to you.” In fine condition, with ledger holes to left edge, small separation along binding of pages, and a Bolivian archive stamp to top of first page. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #323 - Ended July 18, 2007