Lot 590
McKinley, William. Partly-printed letter signed as President, on thick Executive Mansion letterhead, one page, 14 x 8½ in., Washington, D.C., April 2, 1897. To R. Loper Baird of Philadelphia : "You are hereby removed from the Office of Appraiser of Merchandise in the District of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, to take effect upon the appointment and qualification of your successor." Light soiling and lower blank quarter of page is folded under, else fine. Letters removing someone from office are seldom encountered.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Steven S. Rabb, May 13, 1992.
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