Lot #123

Benjamin Harrison Autograph Letter Signed as President, Declining to Attend a West Point Presentation of "portraits of Genls. Grant, Sherman and Sheridan"

Description

"The observation by the cadets of the portraits of these great captains and patriots cannot fail to be a source of inspiration & encouragement"

ALS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, September 30, 1889. Handwritten letter to George W. Childs, in part: "I am just in receipt of your kind invitation to attend the exercises at West Point on the 3rd proximo in connection with the presentation by you to the Academy, of the portraits of Genls. Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. Let me assure you that I decline the invitation with regret. But my engagements here are such as to make an acceptance impossible. The observation by the cadets of the portraits of these great captains and patriots cannot fail to be a source of inspiration & encouragement." In fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Ft. The Bob Neuwirth collection, Bob Dylan and Folk Music
• Dates: #713 - Ended 03/12/2025

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