Lot 629
Truman, Harry S. Typed Letter Signed ("Harry Truman"). With autographed postscript. One page, quarto, Independence, Missouri, May 12, 1958. On Truman's personalized stationery. In black ink. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 13¾ x 17". With two horizontal folds. Otherwise in very fine condition.
Referring to his opposition of the Twenty-second Amendment, Truman joked in his book Truman Speaks about running again for President at age ninety. Here, he alludes to the comment: "Sixteen more years, and I'll be ninety…and I'll have to wait until 1976 before I can run for President again." He also adds a handwritten personal note after his salutation: "That Cole Younger book you sent to me is mostly lies!".
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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