Title: Theodore Roosevelt Autograph Note to Canadian Club of New York President Thomas Neland – PSA/DNA Certified, Sagamore Hill Stationery

Description:
This exceptional piece is a handwritten autograph note signed (ANS) by Theodore Roosevelt, composed on Sagamore Hill stationery and dated July 20, 1916. The note is penned entirely in Roosevelt’s hand and addressed to Thomas Neland, a prominent figure in New York’s Canadian community and long-time President of the Canadian Club of New York. The content reads:

"Dear Mr. Nelands,
To save you time, could you (Inform?) me what it is you wish to see me about?
Sincerely yours,
T. Roosevelt"

The signature "T. Roosevelt" appears clearly at the bottom. The stationery’s printed green letterhead “SAGAMORE HILL.” remains crisp and legible, representing Roosevelt’s private residence in Oyster Bay, New York. The note has been slabbed and authenticated by PSA/DNA with certification number 85509845. Some expected creasing to note, not affecting bold signature.

Historical Context:
This note was written during Roosevelt’s post-presidency years, a period in which he remained an influential public voice. The recipient, Thomas Neland, played a significant diplomatic and social role as President of the Canadian Club of New York, an organization established in 1885 by Canadian-born entrepreneur Erastus Wiman to foster improved relations between the U.S. and Canada.

Under Neland’s leadership, the Club navigated complex political terrain, advocating for reduced trade tariffs, closer North American ties, and—controversially at times—Canadian independence from British rule. Roosevelt’s brief but direct message likely relates to an upcoming discussion or meeting regarding cross-border issues or Club affairs. The note’s date, July 1916, falls during a turbulent prelude to America’s entry into World War I—an era when U.S.-Canada relations were diplomatically significant.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• Certified by: PSA/DNA

• Certification Number: 85509845

• Label: "CUT – THEODORE ROOSEVELT – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED – AUTHENTIC AUTO"

• Encapsulation: Professionally slabbed in a secure, tamper-evident PSA case preserving both the note and Roosevelt’s bold, unmistakable signature.

Closing Appeal:
This PSA/DNA-certified handwritten note by Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Neland provides not only a rare Roosevelt autograph but also a direct connection to early 20th-century U.S.–Canada relations. Tied to the Canadian Club of New York and housed on personalized Sagamore Hill stationery, it is a remarkable artifact of diplomacy, presidential legacy, and North American history—an essential acquisition for collectors of presidential, diplomatic, or Canadian-American ephemera.