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Rutherford B. Hayes: President Hayes recommends "a soldier of great merit"

President Hayes recommends "a soldier of great merit"

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President Hayes recommends "a soldier of great merit"

ALS as president signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page on a 4.5 x 2.75 Executive Mansion card, March 4, 1878. Letter to a gentleman, in full: "Col. Skiles is personally known to me as a soldier of great merit and a capable business man. It will specially gratify me if he can…receive an appointment in the Civil Service." In fine condition, with a small crease to the upper right corner and some soiling on the reverse. Accompanied by an engraved portrait.

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