Autographs, Books and Manuscripts

Rare Calvin Coolidge ALS

Lot 681
Coolidge, Calvin. (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929.

Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, Octavo, on imprinted personal letterhead, Northampton, Massachusetts, April 30, 1904. To Judge Stafford, congratulating his fellow Vermonter on a recent Federal appointment. Coolidge writes:

"My dear Judge Stafford: As a Vermont man and, I hope, your friend, I am glad to congratulate you on your Federal appointment. It must open to you a field of new interest. With best wishes for your enjoyment and highest success, I am, Very Truly Yours, Calvin Coolidge." .

Very Fine. When Coolidge penned this letter to his Vermont colleague he was a 31-year-old lawyer and had just completed a six-month appointment as clerk of the Hampshire County Courts in Massachusetts. His autograph letters are quite scarce.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.