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Chester A. Arthur

“I send you the enclosed at the suggestion of Senator Conkling. If you approve the statement which we have signed, please put your name to it.”

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“I send you the enclosed at the suggestion of Senator Conkling. If you approve the statement which we have signed, please put your name to it.”

ALS signed 'C. A. Arthur,' two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Law offices of Arthur, Phelps, Knevals and Ransom letterhead, November 29, 1880. Letter to former Senator Boutwell. In full, 'I send you the enclosed at the suggestion of Senator Conkling. If you approve the statement which we have signed, please put your name to it (over that of Judge Davis) and return it to me.' after his signature, he adds, 'I do not say anything more on the matter because I understand the Senator has written to you fully about it.' A couple light spots and a vertical mailing fold, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.

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