Rare ALS signed “John S. Crocker, Warden,” one page, 8 x 9.75, Warden’s Office, United States Jail letterhead, June 20, 1882. Letter to E. P. Higgins, Sheriff of Steuben County, New York. In full: “In reply to yours of 3d inst. requesting to be present to Witness the Execution of Guiteau the Assassin. I regret to inform you the Statute in regard to executions in this District so limits the number to be admitted that it will not be possible for me to comply with your request. If the law permit[t]ed I would have been glad to request your presence." In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, repaired tear to top edge, a few other small edge tears, and some light toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.
