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HAYES, RUTHERFORD B. Autograph Letter Signed, “R.B. Hayes,” to Mary
Buckley (“Dear Miss Buckley”), looking forward to her visit. 1 page, 8vo, with integral
blank; paper clip stain at upper edge, horizontal folds.With the original envelope. (MRS)
Fremont, 21 July 1887
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Mrs. Hayes and I are very glad to learn from Fanny that we may hope to have you visit us
early next month. Our old fashioned house in Black Swamp is very unlike the model houses of
New England. But we can assure you that a warm welcome awaits you . . . .”
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HOOVER, HERBERT. Typed Letter Signed, as Chairman of the European
Relief Council, to Mr.TheodoreVaill, expressing gratitude for his service to the Children’s
Fund, and explaining that he has no intention to go into business. 1 page, 4to, “European
Relief Council” stationery; faint scattered staining, slight toning overall, horizontal folds.
(MRS)
NewYork, 31 January 1921
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. . .You understand that I am not in business, and have no intention of going into active work
in that direction, so that I can be of no particular help in any association of this character. I
should be glad to see you sometime . . . . At the present time I am simply overwhelmed from
morning until night.”
HOOVER’S BIRTHPLACE
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HOOVER, HERBERT. Photograph postcard Signed, showing a small white
house, with the printed caption, “Herbert Hoover Birthplace / West Branch, IA.” Signed
on the verso, above the typed addressee. 1 page, oblong 12mo; unobtrusive postmark
touching signature. (MRS)
Np, circa 1957
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Photograph postcard, unsigned, showing a rustic building with the printed caption,
“Jesse Hoover Blacksmith Shop,West Branch, IA.” Postmark on verso dated April 22, 1959.
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