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Charles Evans Hughes autographed Department of State letter signed as U.S. Secretary of State, dated July 9, 1921. Typed on official Department of State letterhead, the letter is addressed to "Diplomatic and Consular Officers of the United States of America" and serves as a formal letter of introduction for Reverend Henry V. B. Darlington and his wife as they prepared to travel abroad. Hughes requests that U.S. diplomatic officials extend appropriate courtesies and assistance consistent with their official duties. Boldly signed "Charles E. Hughes" at the conclusion.

Fine condition overall with expected light age toning and horizontal mailing folds. Bold ink signature.

Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948) was an American statesman, jurist, and politician who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1921 to 1925 under Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. He later became the 11th Chief Justice of the United States after previously serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Governor of New York, and the Republican nominee for President in 1916.

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