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Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed on a Proposed Parade: "It is too ticklish a thing to take chances on"

"It is too ticklish a thing to take chances on"—President Roosevelt cautions against a Republican businessman's proposed parade

Estimate: $1500+

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"It is too ticklish a thing to take chances on"—President Roosevelt cautions against a Republican businessman's proposed parade

TLS as president, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, White House letterhead, October 1, 1908. Letter to E. A. Drake, president of the "Business Men's Republican Association," in part: "About the parade, I certainly would not advise you to undertake it unless you are sure you can make a great success of it, and with the Chairman of the County Committee and others against it. I should feel very doubtful about it despite my confidence in Mr. Sherrill. Do not under any circumstances go into it unless you are positive you can make it a great success. Otherwise very real damage might be done. Personally, I should very gravely doubt the wisdom of your undertaking it unless you can convince Herbert Parsons and some of the others in authority of the wisdom of your action. It is too ticklish a thing to take chances on." Archivally double-matted and framed under museum glass with a portrait, plaque, and dollar coin to an overall size of 18.5 x 14.5. In fine condition, with the coin loose within the mat.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents
  • Dates: January 10, 2025 - February 12, 2025





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