July 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, July 23rd, 5pm Pacific

Lot #523:

Very Nice William Taft TLS -- Sent to His Friend Edward Bok Just After He Vacated the Presidency and Before He Became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

A William Taft TLS dated 1 October 1913, on his personal letterhead. Reads in full: ''My dear Mr. Bok: I have your card and schedule, and I shall keep them and follow them. With best wishes, believe me, Sincerely yours,'' and is signed in black ''William H. Taft''. The letter was written not long after Taft vacated the Presidency, to his noted friend Edward Bok. 7'' x 9.25'' letter has creases from mailing and some toning at edges; near fine.