Lot 577
Harding, Florence (1860-1924). Wife of Warren G. Harding, 29th President, she dedicated all her energy to her husband's political career and upon his election, she threw herself into the job of First Lady, maintaining a full social calender and opening the White House to the public.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Florence Kling Harding"). Three pages, octavo, Marion, Ohio, October 13, 1923. On black bordered mourning stationery. To Major Baldinger, Washington D.C. With mourning envelope in her hand, bearing a 2 cent President Harding stamp. Mailing folds with nominal edge separation at center. Otherwise in fine to very fine condition.
Written just two months after President Harding's death, this letter finds Mrs. Harding trying to clear up loose ends, with the help of an aide in Washington: "…I suggest you hold all of my files until I come to Washington which will be very soon now. AS soon as I have decided where I am going to stay I will have them all sent there to go through them. Did Miss Harlan give you that telegraph bill? I am very sure I am not doing any telegraphing…at the present time…See if you can sell my Loco, for really I ought to have a closed car…Please thank Mr. Rockwell for sending me the stamps - tell him I have used them long ago and a number of hundred since then…I am In haste, Florence Kling Harding…Tell me whats going on."
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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