White House doorman (1824-1909) from the Abraham Lincoln administration to the turn of the 20th century. By the time Chester A. Arthur succeeded James A. Garfield in September 1881, Pendel had experienced the assassinations of both Lincoln and Garfield. Scarce ink signature, "Tho. F. Pendel, White House, Nov. 3 1864, Dc 8, 1897,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 sheet. In fine condition, with a small tear to the bottom edge.
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