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Chester A. Arthur

At behest of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, President Arthur fills a vacancy at West Point

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At behest of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, President Arthur fills a vacancy at West Point

LS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, November 21, 1884. Letter to the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher, in part: "Since the receipt of your note of the 15th instant I have conferred with the Secretary of War regarding the present vacancy among the Cadets-at-large at West Point. It gives me the pleasure now to say that I will be able to accede to your wishes in behalf of Allen Dwight Raymond, and have given directions for his appointment." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #604 - Ended March 10, 2021





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