ALS signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 11, 1881. Letter to Fred Mead. In full: “Mrs. Hayes wishes me to apologize for not sooner acknowledging the receipt of your kind word of the 24th Oct. The photograph seems to be excellent - as good as we ever see of oil paintings. Present our best wishes to the Kinfolk.” Double cloth matted and framed with a portrait of Hayes to an overall size of 16.25 x 13.25. In fine condition, with scattered toning, and some stray ink marks and soiling over portion of signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
