Lot 657
McKinley, William. Autograph note signed ("W McK") as President, at the bottom of a typed letter on Executive Mansion letterhead by his secretary to R.A. Alger, Secretary of War, recommending Col. Henry Page for a position in the department, one page, 9 x 5¾", Washington, June 23, 1898. The secretary writes, "The President directs me to ask if there is a vacancy in your Department," but McKinley obviously wanted to make sure of the appointment, so he wrote at the bottom of the letter, "When there is a vacancy appoint. WmcK June 30/98." Perhaps Col. Page had been in McKinley's unit in the Civil War. In any event, the Spanish-American War was in full swing at this time and Page was obviously eager to be a part of it. Some toning and expected folds, else very good.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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