Lot 145
McKinley, William. Overall age toning.Matted together with a large bust engraving of McKinley with inscription plaque; framed to an overall size of 27 x 41". 25th President of the United States, 1897-1901.
Partially Printed Document Signed as President. One page, Oblong Folio, Washington DC, February 18, 1898. A Postmaster commission naming "William H. Tyrrell…Postmaster at Waverly in the County of Bremer, State of Iowa…" Gold pony express seal with red ribbons (torn) of the Post Office Department at lower left balances McKinley's signature at lower right. Also signed by James Albert Gary as Postmaster General.
One could assume, while McKinley was signing this document, his mind was on more pressing matters - the start of the Spanish-American War. Just three days prior to the signing of this document, the battleship Maine mysteriously exploded while anchored in Cuba, resulting in the deaths of 260 crew members.
Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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