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Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison writes about his grandfather, President William Henry Harrison

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Benjamin Harrison writes about his grandfather, President William Henry Harrison

TLS signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 24, 1898. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full, “I have your letter of the 19th. The Benjamin Harrison to whom you refer was the nephew of my grandfather, President William Henry Harrison, and I think was the proprietor of the family estate at Berkeley, on the James River. I have a number of letters written by my grandfather to him. I cannot give you the name of the father of this Benjamin Harrison just now, nor can I give you any sketch of him." Letter is affixed to a slightly larger sheet of heavier stock. In very good condition, with several mailing folds, light wrinkling and typed text a shade or two light. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #304 - Ended December 14, 2005