Roosevelt on World War I and “effective retaliation” against the Germans

25. Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed on WWI. World War I-dated TLS, one page, 8.5 x 10.25, May 12, 1915. Letter to noted book publisher Irving Putnam, in full: “That is an excellent letter of yours. What the Germans really would mind, however, would be, not a withdrawal of our ambassadors, but what I have advocated in print—refusal, in view of their conduct, to permit trade with them, and the throwing wide open of trade, without any restrictions, to the other civilized nations, including the allies. This is the effective retaliation. Of course, if necessary, we could follow it up by seizing all their interned ships.” In very good condition, with stains, three edge tears, and several areas of thin paper from prior mounting. Starting Bid $200

27. Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 11, 1909. Letter to Chester H. Rowell, editor of The Republican in Fresno, California, which Roosevelt marks as “Private—not to be published.” In full: “I have been immensely interested in your article on Orientophobia. I do wish I could see you in person before I leave the White House, but I suppose it is too much to hope that you can come on here. I hope you agree with the views I exprest in my message to Speaker Stanton, which, in strict confidence, I may add, was just as much a message to Japan as it was to California.” In very good to fine condition, with overall light creasing. Starting Bid $200

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Grace Coolidge Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of the president and first lady attending the dedication of the Bok Singing Tower in Lake Wales, Florida, signed in fountain pen by all pictured:

“Calvin Coolidge,” “Grace Coolidge,” “Edward W. Bok,”

“Mary Louise Curtis Bok,” and “E. T. Bedford.” Nicely matted and framed with a descriptive caption to an overall size of 14.75 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

29. Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President. World War II-dated TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 27, 1943. Letter to notable Texas politician Maury Maverick of the War Production Board, in full: “I am perfectly delighted to have those medals and for the five children. They should be A.R.B. (Anna Roosevelt Boettiger), J.R. (James Roosevelt), E.R. (Elliott Roosevelt), F.D.R., Jr. (Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.), and J.A.R. (John A. Roosevelt).” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

31. Franklin D. Roosevelt Document Signed. Partlyprinted DS, one page, 7.75 x 11.25, March 31, 1931. As governor of New York, Roosevelt appoints a “First Lieutenant, Infantry, State Reserve List, New York.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Governor Roosevelt and countersigned by the state’s adjutant general. The gold foil seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 20 x 17.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200