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Lot #39
Rutherford B. Hayes Handwritten Letter Signed

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ALS as president signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, August 19, 1878. Letter to L. B. Carvell, in part: "I am in receipt of your kind letter of the 14th. It has not been in my plan to stop in Wisconsin. It was expected that I would return from St. Paul to Fremont direct and be at F. the 2nd week in Sept. But I am disposed to remember the arrangement, and if practicable to stop in Madison the 10th." In fine condition, with light toning along the top edge.

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