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American military officer (1865–1912) who served as an influential aide to presidents Roosevelt and Taft before perishing in the sinking of the Titanic. ALS signed “Archibald W. Butt,” four pages on three sheets, 8.5 x 11, Aberdeen Commercial Club letterhead, no date but probably circa 1909. Handwritten letter to White House usher Ike Hoover, giving him detailed instructions as to what clothes to pack for him for a trip to the south. In part: "I will want all my civilian clothes…I will want my tan shoes, also the cigars and books which I have in my trunk…I have with me all the uniforms I will need at the Hot Springs…I will not need my straw hats…Five dollars a week is plenty to give the Filipino boys. They ought to do with less. Good bye, good bye until I see you in Washington." In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light stains, and a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge.
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