Theodore Roosevelt Jr. often referred to as Teddy, was an American politician, statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as the 25th vice president under William McKinley from March to September 1901, and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900. Having assumed the presidency after McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies. Theodore Roosevelt has hand signed this August 14, 1889 At Oyster Bay, State Of New York Executive Chamber Albany typed Letter RE: My Dear Judge Joyce RE: Criminal Pardon Grant. Amazing full graphite grey, pencil signature. James Spence/JSA Full Letter of Authenticity #XX81013