Indiana-born lawyer (1892–1944) who ran as the Republican candidate against FDR in the 1940 presidential election. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10, personal letterhead, May 29, 1944. In a letter to editor Dr. John P. Lewis, Willkie writes, in full: “I do hope that your moving to new and larger quarters may be interpreted as being symbolic of your ever-increasing influence.” Scattered light wrinkling, faint staple holes at the top left corner, and a pencil notation in another hand at the top edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
