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Harry Truman typed letter signed as President, dated 12 May 1945 on official White House stationery, exactly one month into his presidency. Addressed to friend, ''E.J. Short, Sr., Republic, Missouri'', excellent-content letter reads in full: ''Dear Ed: You don't know how very much I appreciated your good letter of the fourteenth. I remember very well the various conversations referred to in the letter and I was always fearful that this responsibility would be mine. Now that I have it I will have to meet it. It certainly was a pleasure to hear from you. One of the terrible penalties is that I can no longer be free and friendly with the people I want to be free and friendly with. This is a job that takes all the time a man has but if you come to Washington be sure to let me know and I will be glad to see you. Give my best to Mrs. Short''. Signed ''Harry S. Truman'' in black ink. Letter on one page measures 7'' x 8.75''. Horizontal fold and minor toning, else near fine. Includes original postmarked White House envelope.
President Harry Truman Letter Signed, One Month Into His New Presidency -- ''...I was always fearful that this responsibility would be mine. Now that I have it I will have to meet it...''
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