LS signed “C. A. Arthur,” one page, 6 x 9, October 7, 1879. Letter signed as Collector of Customs to General W. W. Belknap, Secretary of War. In full: “I have received advices and Bill of lading covering shipment to your address for the War Department, of 1 case, which has arrived per SS ‘City of Antwerp’ and will be forwarded to Washington by Adams’ Express tomorrow.” Letter is archivally sleeved in acid-free Mylar. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through first letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, mainly to edges, light pencil remnants to top right, and a few light creases. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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