TAFT WILLIAM H.: (1857-1930)

TAFT WILLIAM H.: (1857-1930) American politician and lawyer who served as President of the United States 1909-13 and as Chief Justice of the United States 1921-30 (the only person to have held both offices). An interesting T.L.S., Wm H Taft, one page, 8vo, Washington DC, 31st December 1924, to Ben Peer, on the printed stationery of the Supreme Court of the United States. Taft thanks Peer for their gift of a ´very beautiful silk pillow cover of Yale blue´, adding that he appreciates their kindness ´and also the distinguished company in which you put me´ and further remarking with irony ´You say you are a good old Democrat, but even the worst sinner can return, so we still cherish the hope that you may see the light´. With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original envelope. A minor, light smudge to the signature, some light age wear, and with a couple of small, neat splits to the edges of folds, G