Lot 109
[Presidents] Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Calvin Coolidge. Three items signed by three future Presidents: (1) Grover Cleveland. Autograph letter signed as Governor of New York, on "Executive Mansion, Albany" stationery, 1½ pp, 7¾ x 4¾", Nov. 21, 1884. To D.J. Hagerty, thanking "the journeymen hatters of Brooklyn who presented me with the beautiful specimen of their work as handicraft. I especially prize it as a token of the confidence they have in my friendship to them and as an evidence of their appreciation of my efforts…to protect their interests…." Light soiling; a line crosses the signature, else fine. (2) William McKinley Typed letter signed on personal letterhead, one page, 8¼ x 5½", Canton, Ohio, June 30, 1896. To William N. King of Columbus, Ohio, thanking him for his telegram of congratulations. Fine; large, bold signature. McKinley had just been chosen as the Republican presidential nominee at their convention in St. Louis. He won the election and was re-elected in 1900, but six months later was assassinated by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. (3) Calvin Coolidge. Partly-printed check signed as lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, Northampton Mass., Sept. 4, 1917. Written on The Hampshire County National Bank and paid to the Union Club of Boston for $1.65. Fine; cancellation holes touch the top of the "C" in "Calvin." All three items fine overall. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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