Lot 294
Chester Alan Arthur (1830-1886), 21st President of the U.S. (1881-1885), Vice President under Garfield (1881). Autograph Letter Signed as President, one page, 4½ x 7, Washington, January 5, 1884. Executive Mansion letterhead to an "Robt. Graham Dun Esq.", in full:
"My Dear Dun. I thank you cordially for your kind remembrance of me on Christmas day. With pleasant memories of many happy days spent with you in the years past, and with much love & kindly greetings & all good wishes for the New Year, I am always, Faithfully Your Friend, Chester A. Arthur"
Very Fine condition with Executive Mansion envelope of transmittal addressed in Arthur’s hand and postmarked Jan. 6, somewhat soiled with edge flaws but with personal wax seal intact on flap.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ARTHUR’S PRESIDENTIAL HOLOGRAPH LETTERS ARE QUITE RARE.
Robert Graham Dun was one of the founders of the financial company that became Dun & Bradstreet.
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