$492
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) Typed Letter Signed, 15 July 1901. Single leaf of laid paper, letterhead of the Vice President's Chamber, to Colonel Curtis Guild Jr. (1860-1915), replying to a letter concerning Grover Flint, accepting a proposed visit from Flint, suggesting lunch, old folds, toned, 10 x 7 3/4 in. Guild was a friend of Roosevelt's from Harvard and a governor of Massachusetts; he served in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and saw active duty in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Grover Flint served as a major in the Army in the American West and later became an embedded war correspondent in Cuba. He published Marching with Gomez: a war correspondent's field note-book, kept during four months with the Cuban army, in 1896. Estimate $700-900 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
