William Howard Taft Signed Letter Acknowledging Election Congratulations – PSA/DNA Certified

This is a Typed Letter Signed (TLS) by William Howard Taft, dated December 11, 1908, just weeks after his election as the 27th President of the United States. Addressed to Mr. W. L. Harley of Williston, South Carolina, the letter expresses Taft’s gratitude for a telegram of congratulations sent at the time of his election victory.

Typed on Taft’s personalized stationery from Cincinnati, Ohio, the letter is formally dated from Washington, D.C. It reads:

Washington, D.C., December 11, 1908.

My dear Mr. Harley:

I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of congratulation, received at the time of the election, and to thank you for sending it and for your kind words of greeting and good wishes.

Very sincerely yours,
William H. Taft (signed)

Mr. W. L. Harley,
Williston, S. C.

This letter is boldly signed by Taft in black ink beneath the typed closing, with his characteristic full signature. It is PSA/DNA authenticated and encapsulated, ensuring its preservation and authenticity (Certification #85448876).

This document holds significant historical value as it captures a pivotal moment in U.S. history—Taft’s transition from Secretary of War under Theodore Roosevelt to his presidency. Letters from this period, especially those acknowledging election congratulations, are highly desirable among collectors of presidential memorabilia.

A rare and well-preserved artifact from Taft’s rise to the presidency, encapsulated for long-term protection—an excellent addition to any historical or political collection.