War-dated ALS signed “C. A. Arthur,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, February 28, 1864. Letter to Silas Burt, Inspector General of the State of New York. In full: “I have carefully read the Report, every word of it, & can not change or add a word for the better—It covers the whole ground & is very clear & well stated. It could not be better than it is." Along the bottom, Arthur adds a short postscript: "I called for you last night at 6 to go to dinner & found the office closed." A vertical fold through a single letter of signature, old tape remnants to edges, and three small holes along left edge, otherwise fine condition. During the two years of the Civil War, Arthur served in the quartermaster's staff in New York. As the office was a patronage position, he was removed when Democrat Horatio Seymour became governor in 1863 leaving Arthur to his private law practice. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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