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.