Lot 830
Roosevelt, Theodore. (1858-1919) 26th
President of the United States.
Autograph Letter Signed. Two
pages, folded Octavo, on his green-imprinted Sagamore Hill stationery,
September 1, 1913. To Constance von Strumm. Exuberant letter accepting a
request to become Godfather to his friend's newly-born child. Roosevelt writes,
in full:
"Three cheers for the second boy! Indeed I shall be very
glad to be his godfather; we are sending him a trifling remembrance. Mrs.
Roosevelt is as much pleased as I am. Ethel was as delighted with what she saw
of you and your husband -- to whom pray give my warmest regards. I do hope you
will both soon be in America. With hearty thanks, and many congratulations, I
am faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt."
A few slight ink
smudges made by Roosevelt as he boldly penned this letter; creamy age-toning,
else fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.