ALS signed “John Hay, Major & A. A. G.,” one page, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, February 16, 1865. Letter to “Colonel Davis.” In full: “Enclosed please find a photograph of the President with his autograph attached. I have no autograph notes of his.” In very good condition, with two horizontal mailing folds, one passing through the top of the signature, scattered soiling, a small tear to the top, and some show-through from mounting remnants to reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite portrait of Hay, by Gurney & Son of New York. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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