Lot 6
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929. Rare Autograph Letter Signed as President, on White House stationery with blank integral leaf, Washington, December 15, 1927. "Silent Cal" writes enthusiastically to Frederick S. Peck, a member of the Republican National Committee from 1918-32. In full: "My dear Mr. Peck! Accept my most hearty congratulations on securing for the Anderson Galleries an autograph letter of Roger Williams. It is a rare historical document that will increase in interest with time. Yours, Calvin Coolidge." Light toning, else Very Fine. Sanders lists a Coolidge ALS as President at $3750.
Roger Williams founded Providence, Rhode Island in 1636 after being banished from Massachusetts for his doctrines and for criticizing their abuse of power. He secured a charter for the Providence Plantations in Narragansett Bay in March 1944 and served as president of the colony from 1654-57. He maintained good relations with the Indians and was famous for religious toleration. In Coolidge's March 4, 1925 inaugural address, he stated: "The fundamental precept of liberty is toleration. We can not permit any inquisition either within or without the law or apply any religious test to the holding of office. The mind of America must be forever free." No wonder that he revered Williams.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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