LS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, January 18, 1896. The ex-President declines a dinner invitation. In full: “Your letter of this instant, inviting me, on behalf of the Directors of the Lotos Club, to be its guest at a dinner to be given by the Club this evening to the Hon. Charles A. Dana, has been received. I beg to thank you for the invitation and to say that it would be my great pleasure to meet Mr. Dana and the members of the Club, but that another engagement will prevent me from accepting the invitation.” Accompanied by a color reproduction of a painting of Harrison. In fine condition, with usual mailing fold (away from signature) and light toning and soiling. R&R COA.
