ALS signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 5 x 8, July 24, 1869. Handwritten letter referring to Arthur St. Clair, who had served as first governor of the Northwest Territory, in what is now Ohio, from 1788 to 1802. In part: "I have no authority to take official action in the way you suggest as to the papers of Gov. St. Clair. As you know, I am desirous to have them secured for Ohio, and would do what I lawfully can for that purpose." Impressively cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 22 x 20.5. In fine condition.
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