McKINLEY, William (1843-1901). 2 autograph letters signed and 1 typed letter signed. 1879-1896.
Sale 1136 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 27, 2023
Lots Close
Apr 4, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $693
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Lot Description
McKINLEY, William (1843-1901). 2 autograph letters signed and 1 typed letter signed. 1879-1896.
2 autograph letters signed and 1 typed letter signed ("Wm. McKinley"). 1879-1896.
Autograph letter signed ("Wm McKinley"), as US Representative from Ohio, to J.T. Chamberlain. Washington, D.C., 17 February 1879. 1 page, 8vo, on House of Representatives letterhead, pinhole, toning, residue to verso, docketed to verso. McKinley acknowledges that he has recommended Mr. Sutharin for an appointment. -- Autograph letter signed ("Wm McKinley"). Canton, OH, 27 August 1881. 1 page, 8vo, on Office of W. & A. McKinley, Attorneys at Law letterhead, losses, toning, tear at upper edge. McKinley writes regarding the Post Master at East Palestine, Ohio. -- Typed letter signed ("Wm McKinley"), to US Representative from Ohio, Robert P. Kennedy (1840-1918). Canton, OH, 2 April 1896. 1 page, 8vo, on William McKinley letterhead, toned. Written from the campaign trail, McKinley thanks Kennedy for the introduction to Mr. Firebaugh. -- Together, 3 letters signed by McKinley from his early political career.
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