William H. Taft Autograph Letter Signed

ALS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages, 5.5 x 7, The President’s Cottage letterhead, September 10, 1909. Letter to a gentleman, in full: “I have just now come across your note of Aug 23 accompanied by the account of the 275th anniversary of the First Church of Lynn. I have read with interest Mr. Hawkes historical discourses to which you refer me. I thank you for your courtesy in sending me the book.” In fine condition, with a miniscule edge separation to horizontal mailing fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Taft’s hand.