Date: November 12, 1913
Context: In his Autobiography, Coolidge writes, “It had been my intention to retire at the end of my second term [in the Senate], but the President of the Senate was reported as being a candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, and as it seemed that I could succeed him I announced that I wished for another election.” As Coolidge notes in the letter, he poured himself into his work. Through such work, he was able to secure the necessary votes from his fellow senators before others even threw their hats in the ring.
Dear Father:—
I shall be the next President of the Senate. This office has been held by some great men and never by a fool.
Looking after this kept me from going to Plymouth,
Your Son
Calvin Coolidge
Citation: Coolidge Family Papers, Vermont Historical Society
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