Lot 226
Arthur, Chester A. & P.T. Barnum. Partly-printed Document Signed "Phineas T. Barnum" and "C.A. Arthur," 1p, 4¼"x8", 1860 Sept. 7. Very good; staple marks at top, away from signatures, and light toning. Chester Arthur (1829-1886) signs as notary public that Barnum (1810-1891), who was a plaintiff in an unidentified complaint, appeared before him and swore that the complaint was true. Barnum, who rarely signed in full, had retired from show business in 1855 but had to settle with creditors in 1857 and so began anew as showman and museum proprietor. Arthur supported Abraham Lincoln for President in 1860, then joined the New York State militia during the Civil War. Arthur was James A. Garfield's vice president in 1881; when Garfield was assassinated, he succeeded to the presidency.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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