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Lot #5042
Chester A. Arthur

Chester A. Arthur

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Chester A. Arthur

ALS as president, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Impelle Obstantia letterhead, May 11, no year. Written from New York’s Fifth Avenue Hotel, a letter to Dr. Cornelius R. Agnew, in full: “Thank you for your kind invitation. I would be glad to go with you but I have another engagement to which I must keep.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as by the personal calling card of Dr. Agnew, bearing a note to his nephew, “the autograph of our President.” Dr. Cornelius Agnew was a distinguished eye and ear specialist, as well as a professor at Columbia University's medical school. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Everett Fisher Collection
  • Dates: #472 - Ended March 17, 2016





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