ALS signed “W. G. Harding,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Marion Star letterhead, December 13, 1904. Letter to a friend. In part: “Glad you are coming…You can get here…at 12:50 or 7:20. The latter makes it a little late to dress and get ready without fussing.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through first letter of signature), and a light central area of toning, otherwise fine condition. The year after this letter was written, 1905, Harding declined the nomination for another term as lieutenant governor and did not return to the campaign trail until November 8, 1910, when he was defeated as Ohio Republican candidate for governor. Handwritten letters by Harding this early in his career are considered scarce. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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