LS as president, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, November 8, 1871. Letter to naturalist and geologist Prof. Henry A. Ward who took part in a US expedition to Santo Domingo in 1871. In part: “I am in receipt of the beautifully executed raised map of the island of Santo Domingo you so kindly forwarded to me…Your personal observations added to your thorough investigation enabled you to execute this map with great accuracy.” In fine condition, with some light show-through from writing on reverse. In addition to Ward’s scientific work, his report endorsed annexation by the US, a project favored by Grant. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
