An Archive Of Six Documents From Harry Trumans Early Political Carer In Jackson County, Missouri

HARRY TRUMAN (1884-1972). Truman was the Thirty-Third President. 1926. 6 pieces. An archive of documents relating to one of Harry Trumans earliest political campaigns. One item in the archive is an expense report, dated August 11, 1926 and twice signed Harry S Truman. The other items include a brief letter to Truman, from Ernest Jackson. Mr. Harry Truman Dear Friend :- Enclosed find the list of names for judges & clerks for the different precincts of Van Buren TwpHoping these good Democrats will all be appointed. I am so ever Your Friend Ernest Jackson. There are also four typed pages giving the above-mentioned list of judges and clerks. All items are in very good condition. There are scattered rust stains from paperclips, and one typed list has small tears that do not affect any text. In 1926, Truman would be elected Presiding Judge of Jackson County, in Missouris Eastern District. This was his second-ever political position. Therefore, this unusual memorabilia is from the very start of a future Presidents political career.