ALS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, no date. Handwritten letter concerning court martial proceedings, in part: "In this case if the fact that the Court Martial unanimously recommended Capt. Riley…was called to my attention at the time I affirmed the Sentinel of the Court I do not now recall it. That fact is certainly an important one in such a case." In very good to fine condition, with light staining along to the lower right edge. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
