ALS as president, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, March 22, 1895. Cleveland agrees to pay his share of an ice house that was built at his Cape Cod summer home, in full: “Enclosed please find my check on New York for $170 48/100 my share of the expenses of constructing and filling Ice House at Gray Gables. I am glad to know the scheme is accomplished and that we shall all have plenty of ice. I think you are entitled to the thanks of your co-partners for the individual care you have given the matter. I am in favor of the utmost freedom in the distribution of the ice among the owners, consistent with peace and good order and the rights of all concerned, but hold myself ready to comply with any regulations which may be considered expedient. You may cast my ballot on that question.” The sincere note is boldly signed by the chief executive, and also bearing his penmanship is the accompanying original mailing envelope. In fine condition. When Grover Cleveland was elected for a second term as our nation’s commander-in-chief, Gray Gables became Cape Cod’s first summer White House. So often did Cleveland frequent this getaway that Gray Gables had its own rail station and a direct telegraph line back to Washington. In fact, two of the president’s five children were born there. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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