Title:
William H. Taft Responds to Congratulatory Messages after Securing Presidential Nomination! A Fine War Department Letter Dated June 25, 1908 – PSA/DNA Slabbed & Certified

Description:
Typed Letter Signed (TLS) by William H. Taft, dated June 25, 1908, on official War Department, Washington letterhead. Addressed to Dr. Charles W. Richardson, the letter reads in full:

“My dear Dr. Richardson:
I received your kind telegram of congratulations with much pleasure, and thank you for remembering me so kindly.
Very sincerely yours,
Wm. H. Taft”

Taft has signed clearly in black ink below the closing line. The letter is typewritten in blue ink and remains in fine condition, with minor toning and a single horizontal mailing fold. Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA in a tamper-evident holder (Cert. # 69604270), graded "AUTHENTIC AUTO."

Historical Context:
At the time of this letter, William Howard Taft was serving as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, a role that positioned him as Roosevelt’s favored successor. Just two weeks prior to this letter, on June 18, 1908, Taft secured the Republican nomination for President at the party’s national convention in Chicago. This letter of gratitude—dated June 25, 1908—was written in the immediate aftermath of that political milestone, responding to congratulatory messages from colleagues and supporters. Taft would go on to win the 1908 election and serve as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913. Notably, he remains the only person in U.S. history to have served both as President and later as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Certified and slabbed by PSA/DNA with authentication of Taft’s autograph. The letter is encapsulated in a PSA holder with certification number 69604270 and labeled "AUTHENTIC AUTO."

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This beautifully preserved TLS offers a snapshot of a pivotal moment in American political history—written just days after Taft’s nomination for the presidency. With clear wartime departmental letterhead, elegant typography, and a crisp signature, this signed letter is a valuable and historically rich acquisition for collectors of presidential, political, or turn-of-the-century Americana. The PSA encapsulation ensures both authenticity and long-term preservation.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.