Booklet entitled "Message to the Senate of the United States, transmitting a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, with accompanying documents, relative to the New York Custom-House, January 31, 1879," 5.75 x 9, nine pages, signed on the front cover in purple ink, "With Compliments of R. B. Hayes." The booklet outlines Hayes's attempts to reform the custom-house appointment process, stripping away the traditional party-based 'spoils system' and implementing a merit-based scheme. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, partial splitting at spine, and a "Library of Lawrence E. Miller" blindstamp to the rear wrapper. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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