Item 90: Letter from William Taft to Andrew H[amilton]. McClintock, 1911 January 25
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 90
Dates
- Created: 1911 January 25
Creator
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter.
Condition Note:
Good. Some minor staining and browning of paper present.
Measurements:
7 ¾ in. x 5 ¾ in.
Description:
The following typed letter, dated January 25, 1911, is written by William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States to Andrew Hamilton McClintock, a Wilkes Barre lawyer. In the letter, Taft is appointing Andrew Hamilton McClintock to the Wilkes-Barre American Red Cross Endowment Fund Committee. He writes that he believes McClintock will be rendering a public service to the country with his position. He concludes by stating more information will be sent forward by Miss. Boardman. Taft is writing from his position as President of the American Red Cross.
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Transcription:
Typed lettering in Bold.
American Red Cross Washington, D.C. January 25, 1911. Dear Sir: As President of the American Red Cross and by authority of its Executive Committee, I hereby appoint you a member of the Wilkes-Barre American Red Cross Endowment Fund Committee. By acting in this capacity I believe you will be rendering a public service to the country. A letter of explanation will be sent by Miss Boardman. William Taft. President of the American Red Cross.
Mr. Andrew H. McClintock, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
American Red Cross Washington, D.C. January 25, 1911. Dear Sir: As President of the American Red Cross and by authority of its Executive Committee, I hereby appoint you a member of the Wilkes-Barre American Red Cross Endowment Fund Committee. By acting in this capacity I believe you will be rendering a public service to the country. A letter of explanation will be sent by Miss Boardman. William Taft. President of the American Red Cross.
Mr. Andrew H. McClintock, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Creator
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu