Lot #7038

Lucretia Garfield Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Mrs. Garfield authenticates her husband's signature, "evidently from a 'frank' on an old envelope when Members of Congress had the franking privilege"

ALS signed “Lucretia R. Garfield,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal "LRG" monogram letterhead, March 17, 1893. Letter to Mrs. John B. McLillen in Buffalo, in full: "The inclosed copy of signature is evidently from a 'frank' on an old envelope when Members of Congress had the franking privilege, and that is doubtless genuine. The M.C. following is for Member of Congress." In fine condition. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: The Lawrence Miller Collection
• Dates: #1008 - Ended May 21, 2020

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