Lot 398
Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States (1889-93). Autograph letter signed as President, on letterhead engraved "Executive Mansion, Washington.," 2pp on conjoined sheets, 7 x 4½ in., 11 Oct. 1892. During Harrison's campaign for reelection and less than a month before the election, he writes to his son Russell, regarding the health of the First Lady, Caroline Scott Harrison, and Harrison's unwillingness to travel to New York or Chicago: "…I could never forgive myself if she should need me in my absence, and much more if any unfortunate event should happen….if I should go to New York and not to Chicago, there might be some feeling…." Mrs. Harrison died two weeks later, on 25 October, and Harrison lost the election to Grover Cleveland. Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
Purchased from the late autograph dealer, Doris Harris, in 1974.
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