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Lot #60
Benjamin Harrison

Sympathy for the "educational interest" of Albany's citizenry

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Sympathy for the "educational interest" of Albany's citizenry

LS signed “Benj. Harrison,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.5, black-bordered letterhead, May 19, 1893. Letter to O. D. Robinson of Albany, in part: "I have just written to Mayor Manning declining the invitation to deliver an address on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Albany High School, and will only add in acknowledging your kind letter that I very highly appreciate this invitation and very thoroughly sympathize with the educational interest which your citizens manifest in observing this day." Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait and medal to an overall size of 22 x 18. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #545 - Ended February 06, 2019





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