August 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, August 29th, 5pm Pacific
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Exceptional typed letter signed by William Taft as President of the ''League to Enforce Peace,'' a precursor to the League of Nations. Dated 26 January 1916, Taft invites Edward Bok, the creator of the American Peace Award, to become a member of a special Committee to help ''...lay the foundation for...the establishment of the proposed league of nations in an International Conference...[signed] Wm H Taft''. 2pp. 8'' x 10.5'' letter on two separate sheets, ideal for framing. Moderate edge wear with pencil notations to the verso, else very good.
William Taft Letter Signed as President of ''League to Enforce Peace'' Precursor to League of Nations -- ''...absolute necessity revealed by the European War...for...international relations...''
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