Autographs
"Mary Lord Harrison” Autograph Letter Signed Twice With Excellent Political Content About FDR & Wendell Wilkie
MARY LORD HARRISON (1858-1948). Second Wife of President Benjamin Harrison.
August 10, 1940-Dated, Pair of Mated Autograph Letters, Each Signed, "Mary Lord Harrison,” total of 4 pages (back to back), 6.75” x 5.75”, New York, Choice Extremely Fine. Both are beautifully handwritten upon “Mrs. Benjamin Harrison” personal stationary. The first to Theodore K. Pitt of Hamden, Connecticut. These first two pages congratulate him on his newspaper and “... I enclose my Autograph for your collection,” signed at its conclusion with a huge, 4.75” long signature.

The second two page letter, is also fully Signed at its conclusion with her huge, 4.75” long signature, where she expresses her sentiment about being a good citizen, and her opposition to a third term for a President. Noted at top left “You may pub(lish) this in your paper if you wish to -”. This great content letter reads, in full:

“Every man and woman should show a vital interest in the goverment. Should always cast their vote Thoughtfully, and what he feels is best for their country. If he is a good Citizen he will not miss voting. I personally do not believe in a Third Term President. In the United States, Wendell Wilkie is a fine man - and I believe will give a great Administration - I will voting for him, Are You? - "Mary Lord Harrison.”

In this fine content, and highly Political, Autographed Letter, Franklin D. Roosevelt himself is not specifically named. She does however state that, “Wendel Willkie is a fine man--and I believe will give a great Administration. I am voting for him…" (2 letters).