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Woodrow Wilson

Saluting the Red Cross: “An enterprise which certainly expresses some of the best and deepest things in humane hearts”

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Saluting the Red Cross: “An enterprise which certainly expresses some of the best and deepest things in humane hearts”

TLS, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 21, 1914. Wilson writes to W. S. McKean at the Red Cross Bazaar and Universal Market in New York City. In full: “May I not upon the occasion of the opening of the Bazaar send you a brief message to express my deep interest in the objects of the Bazaar and my hope that it will result in material aid for the work of mercy represented by the Red Cross Society? My best wishes go out to an enterprise which certainly expresses some of the best and deepest things in humane hearts….” Mailing fold through signature, a touch of mild soiling, and scattered light handling wear and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #345 - Ended May 13, 2009