ALS signed “W. McKinley, Governor,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Ohio State Library letterhead, January 29, 1895. Official letter by McKinley as governor of Ohio. In full: “It is hereby ordered that the officers and employes [sic] of the United States Weather Bureau, Department of Agriculture, stationed at Columbus, Ohio, be given the privileges of the State Library, under the same conditions as said privileges are now extended to employes [sic] of the State Government. The Observer in charge of said Bureau at Columbus shall certify to the Librarian who are in his employ and this certificate shall entitle the bearer to the privileges of the Library until further orders to the contrary.” Countersigned by the secretary of state and a librarian. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, the central vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and a horizontal fold passing through “Governor,” light scattered creases and soiling, and some show-through from docketing to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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