Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)

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Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919), Autograph letter signed, November 15, 1917, two pages, to James A. Stuart, concerning a position in the military for Paxton Edition, partial text: "...His thesis is that the greatest need of this country is for men who train for the actual fighting positions; and he himself, instead of advancing his experience and linguistic qualifications as reasons for giving him an opportunity away from the firing line, has gone into training camp like anyone else, to try for a line position. He can well afford to teach by patriotic precept; for he is also and primarily leading by patriotic example," (encapsulated).
Estimate $400-600

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