Lot #68

Grover Cleveland

Description

Contributing to a charity “devoted to the poor of the District of Columbia without regard to ‘race, religion, color or condition’” during the “season of Christmas jubilation”

ALS as president, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, December 17, 1887. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I find it will be impossible…to attend the lecture…to-morrow evening by Bishop Keane. My attention has however been arrested your statements that the proceeds of this lecture are to be devoted to the poor of the District of Columbia without regard to 'race, religion, color or condition'...our thoughts should especially turn in the direction of charity at this season of Christmas jubilation.” Cleveland also writes that he is enclosing a $25 check to contribute to the cause. In fine condition, with mild toning and soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
• Dates: #436 - Ended September 10, 2014

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