May 05, 2016 - Sale 2413

Sale 2413 - Lot 209

Price Realized: $ 375
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 200
WASHINGTON GADFLY PEARSON "HARDLY EVER TELLS THE TRUTH" TRUMAN, HARRY S. Typed Letter Signed, as President, to William S. Cavanaugh, thanking him for calling to his attention an article written by Drew Pearson. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery, with integral blank; signature strengthened, upper corners restored, few pinholes, light soiling, horizontal fold. With the original envelope. sold as is. (TFC) Washington, 31 March 1948

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"Thanks very much for your letter in regard to a statement made by Commander Floyd to Drew Pearson.
"I never read Drew Pearson's column unless somebody calls attention to it because he hardly ever tells the truth and, if he does, it is by accident.
"I appreciate most highly your letter and the ethical approach contained in it, which is perfectly all right."