ALS signed “Wm. McKinley,” one page, 5.75 x 9.25, personal letterhead, May 10, 1896. Elected November 3, 1896, a letter to Henry L. Stoddard, author of As I Knew Them: President and Politics from Grant to Coolidge. In part: “Mrs. McKinley is having a dinner party this evening…it would have given us much pleasure to have seen you. As I suggested, I will be glad to have you come in tomorrow morning.” In fine condition, with expected toning, a horizontal fold through the very last letter of the signature. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
