Presidential Dinner Invitations (19th Century)
Collection of nine 19th century presidential dinner and reception invitations, including: James K. Polk (issued to Justice Levi Woodbury, 1846); Franklin Pierce (unissued); Andrew Johnson (issued to Congressman John F. Starr, 1867); U. S. Grant (issued to Mr. and Mrs. Creswell, 1877); Rutherford B. Hayes (issued to Mr. Russell and family, 1880); Grover Cleveland (two, 1887 and 1895); Benjamin Harrison (issued to Mr. Brooks, 1892); and William McKinley (1899). Also includes two programs for concerts by the United States Marine Band on the White House grounds in 1898, listing the titles of the songs to be played. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelopes for the Grant and Johnson invitations.
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Collection of nine 19th century presidential dinner and reception invitations, including: James K. Polk (issued to Justice Levi Woodbury, 1846); Franklin Pierce (unissued); Andrew Johnson (issued to Congressman John F. Starr, 1867); U. S. Grant (issued to Mr. and Mrs. Creswell, 1877); Rutherford B. Hayes (issued to Mr. Russell and family, 1880); Grover Cleveland (two, 1887 and 1895); Benjamin Harrison (issued to Mr. Brooks, 1892); and William McKinley (1899). Also includes two programs for concerts by the United States Marine Band on the White House grounds in 1898, listing the titles of the songs to be played. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelopes for the Grant and Johnson invitations.
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