10-30-201610-30-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2950BBoston
October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Taft, William Howard (1857-1930) Typed Letter Signed, Washington, D.C., 2 February 1905.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Taft, William Howard (1857-1930) Typed Letter Signed, Washington, D.C., 2 February 1905. Single page of War Department letterhead, typed on one page, the address and signature in Taft's hand. To Walter F. John Jones of Cincinnati, suggesting that he should get in touch with Emanuel de Iriarte, Chief of the Bureau of Archives, Manila, in his quest to obtain early issues of Philippine and Guam stamps. One old fold, slightly toned near the edges on the verso, 9 x 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $150-250


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Keywords

F. John Jones, Emanuel de Iriarte, William Howard, Walter F. John, Guam, Cincinnati, Manila, Washington, D.C.