Legendary American showman, scam artist, and entertainer (1810–1891) known for promoting hoaxes and founding the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Civil War–dated DS, signed “American Museum, New York, Sept. 8th 1864, P. T. Barnum,” one page, 5 x 8, August 25, 1864. Barnum signs at the conclusion of an autograph request document issued by the Western Illinois Sanitary Fair Committee. In part: “As a means for increasing the fund for the benefit of our soldiers, and procuring a valuable and interesting collection, the Executive Committee have decided to respectfully request the Autographs of prominent persons.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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