Secretary of State John W. Foster SIGNED letter to Henry Hart - Allen Dulles CIA

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Secretary of State John W. Foster SIGNED letter to Henry Hart - Allen Dulles CIA:
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This is a letter from John W. Foster.

John Watson Foster (1836-1917) was an American diplomat, lawyer,

and military officer, who is best known for having been Secretary of State

under President Benjamin Harrison. Foster served as a colonel in the Union

army during the Civil War. After the war, he was appointed Ambassador to

Mexico by President Grant. He was later appointed Ambassador to Russia

by President Garfield, and Ambassador to Spain by President Arthur. In later

years he returned to private practice as a lawyer, and became an early lobbyist

for corporations seeking favors from Washington, as well as engaging in

various diplomatic negotiations on a part-time basis.

Foster was the grandfather of two famous men: John Foster Dulles, who was

Secretary of State under President Eisenhower, and Allen W. Dulles, who was

Director of the CIA from 1953 to 1961.

The letter is typed on a piece of Foster\'s stationery, which has his name
and address (1323 18th St., Washington, D.C.) printed at the top. The letter is dated July 10, 1911, and is signed in ink by Foster. The letter is addressed to Henry H. Hart (1886-1968), who was a lawyer
in San Francisco. Hart was also the author of many books, including several
volumes of translations of Chinese literature. The letter contains Foster\'s advice to Hart on how to obtain a diplomatic post.
The letter is 10.5\" by 8\". It is in very good condition, with creases where it has been folded.Also included is the original envelope in which the letter was mailed.The envelope is postmarked 12:30 PM, January 11, 1911. Foster\'s address is printed on the top left corner. Henry H. Hart\'s address
(559 Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco) is written in Foster\'s handwriting.
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