The Billionaire Collection
Historic Theodore Roosevelt Signed Letter Dated Oct. 28, 1912, Two Weeks After His Attempted Assassination. “…for your testimony will be of real value to me.”
Sold Out
“Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure...than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt maybe the greatest president of the 20th century and arguably one of the greatest presidents ever. This 26th President was chosen as one of the four presidents of the United States, to be featured on Mount Rushmore, alongside Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln. At 42, he's still the United States youngest president ever and the first American to receive the coveted Nobel Peace Prize.
In this October 28, 1912 letter from Theodore Roosevelt, addressed to Dr. Stokes, (Charles F. Stokes) who was his personal surgeon, thanking him for his willingness to testify. This is in response to an attempted assassination on Roosevelt’s life on October 14, 1928, just 14 days earlier, where Roosevelt was shot. Roosevelt famously opened his vest to reveal his bloodstained shirt. “It takes more than that to kill a bull moose,” he announced. John Schrank had attempted to assassinate the former president, shooting him in the chest before being overtaken by onlookers. Fortunately the 50 page speech in Roosevelt’s pocket, along with his eyeglass case, saved his life. Roosevelt would speak another 90 minutes before allowing his aides to take him to a hospital. The bullet lodged itself near his ribs and would remain there for the rest of his life. This letter is an incredible piece of American history.
At the bottom of the letter Roosevelt has signed his name, in his own hand, ‘T. Roosevelt.’ An incredible piece of history.
Next to the letter we’ve included this photo depicting Roosevelt during one of his campaign speeches and centered below both we’ve included some of the most powerful and inspiring words ever spoken by an American President.
“Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure...than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
As with all of our works, every piece is original. Only the highest quality materials have been used in the assembly of this item. Sourced from the best manufacturers around the world, we build every frame tailored specifically for the item it will hold. Protected with 99% UV museum quality glass, and carefully crafted with acid free paper whenever possible. Our premium wood moldings are cut using the newest technology and every single piece is assembled and inspected by our team here in Los Angeles.
All autographs have been authenticated by third party experts from the top authenticators in the country, and notarized certificates of authenticity are included in a black leather portfolio. Copies of the original authentications are kept on file with Billionaire Collectibles and can be retrieved by the original purchaser.
We stand 100% behind all of our works of art, and offer a lifetime guarantee on every piece, for as long as you own it.
