Lot #208

Benjamin Harrison

Description

ALS as president signed “Benj. Harrison,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, May 8, 1890. Letter to Col. R. C. Kerens in St. Louis, in part: "Your telegram was received this morning after the Oklahoma appointments had been determined upon. A few days ago, I thought things were so arranged that I could trust the wishes of Mr. Reynolds which I was quite inclined to do—tho having much regretted to have him leave Missouri. But I wanted to give these officers to the Territory my Marshal, Secy & one Judge. After going over the names carefully I could not find a marshal in the Territory who was satisfactory & did find a good Dist Atty—tho had to give over my thought as to Mr. Reynolds, as with & finding no Judges there I was entirely satisfied with I have taken all three from outside. I am very sorry to disappoint Mr. Reynolds—for I have been very favorably impressed by him." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Harrison's hand. On May 2nd, Harrison had signed into law 'An Act to provide a temporary government for the Territory of Oklahoma, to enlarge the jurisdiction of the United States Court in the Indian Territory, and for other purposes.' Three weeks later, ostensibly to appease him, Harrison appointed Kerens to be a Commissioner-at-Large of the World Columbian Exposition to be held in Chicago.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs & Artifacts
• Dates: #506 - Ended August 09, 2017

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