Harry S. Truman 1964 Typed Letter Signed - To His Former Under Secretary Of Navy
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:23808656 | President: Harry S. Truman |
33rd President. Typed letter signed "Harry S. Truman", 7.25x10.5, July 23, 1964, personal Independence, Missouri stationery, to Francis P. Whitehair, his former Under Secretary of the Navy, in full:I more than appreciated yours of the 2nd, and I am sorry to have been so long in answering it but I seem to have difficulty in getting through the large volume of mail which I always have before me.
You have my best wishes for a rapid and complete recovery from the surgery you have... been forced to undergo. I was sorry to hear that you had to have it done.Truman adds a handwritten postscript: You remember what you told me about the Old Chief!Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.Mailing folds, paperclip impression at top left.Francis P. Whitehair (1900-1977) was a Florida lawyer and politician and is best remembered for serving as the Under Secretary of the Navy from August 7, 1951-January 29, 1953 during the Truman administration. He was a partner of Landis, Fish, Hull & Whitehair from 1926 and heavily involved in Florida Democratic Party machine politics ultimately running an unsuccessful bid for governor in 1940. During WWII, he served in the Navy Reserve and was made Attorney General of Samoa in 1943. In 1951 he was appointed as the Under Secretary of the Navy by Truman until he resigned when Eisenhower came to office.We authored the Presidential Autographs chapter in the 7th Edition of The Sanders Autograph Price Guide. We guarantee the authenticity of this item with our written certification, without time limit. We are full-time autograph dealers specializing in Presidential, Historical and Sports collectibles.Additional information and/or images gladly sent promptly. Some images are stock photos for items we have multiples of. All buyers will receive our once-a-month specials email. Please alert us if you would prefer not to receive these specials. Please view our other auctions for additional material including historical autographs, Steiner Sports and Yankees memorabilia and Presidential signatures.Shipping on this item is $9 within the Continental USA. All international orders are sent at buyers risk and all customs forms fully declared. All items sent via USPS with their insurance as well as private insurance.We prefer payment via Paypal and ship within one business day. We can also accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards directly. All NY residents must pay 8.625% sales tax unless a valid NY State resale certificate is submitted.We are full-time autograph dealers. We appreciate your interest in Shafran Collectibles.
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You have my best wishes for a rapid and complete recovery from the surgery you have... been forced to undergo. I was sorry to hear that you had to have it done.Truman adds a handwritten postscript: You remember what you told me about the Old Chief!Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.Mailing folds, paperclip impression at top left.Francis P. Whitehair (1900-1977) was a Florida lawyer and politician and is best remembered for serving as the Under Secretary of the Navy from August 7, 1951-January 29, 1953 during the Truman administration. He was a partner of Landis, Fish, Hull & Whitehair from 1926 and heavily involved in Florida Democratic Party machine politics ultimately running an unsuccessful bid for governor in 1940. During WWII, he served in the Navy Reserve and was made Attorney General of Samoa in 1943. In 1951 he was appointed as the Under Secretary of the Navy by Truman until he resigned when Eisenhower came to office.We authored the Presidential Autographs chapter in the 7th Edition of The Sanders Autograph Price Guide. We guarantee the authenticity of this item with our written certification, without time limit. We are full-time autograph dealers specializing in Presidential, Historical and Sports collectibles.Additional information and/or images gladly sent promptly. Some images are stock photos for items we have multiples of. All buyers will receive our once-a-month specials email. Please alert us if you would prefer not to receive these specials. Please view our other auctions for additional material including historical autographs, Steiner Sports and Yankees memorabilia and Presidential signatures.Shipping on this item is $9 within the Continental USA. All international orders are sent at buyers risk and all customs forms fully declared. All items sent via USPS with their insurance as well as private insurance.We prefer payment via Paypal and ship within one business day. We can also accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards directly. All NY residents must pay 8.625% sales tax unless a valid NY State resale certificate is submitted.We are full-time autograph dealers. We appreciate your interest in Shafran Collectibles.
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