ALS in blue pencil as President, signed “W. McK.,” one page trimmed in size to 4.25 x 5, Executive Mansion letterhead, no date. McKinley writes to Fred Beckman of Troop F, 1st Ohio Cavalry. In full: “Has Board reported him inefficient—if so & the Regt. is to be mustered out soon let him go out with his command.” In good condition, with trimming as noted, letter affixed to same-size card, allover toning, scattered staining, and complete horizontal separation (stabilized by mounting). JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
