William McKinley Boldly Signed Letter, JSA Authenticated

William McKinley
Canton, OH, March 17, 1896

William McKinley Boldly Signed Letter, JSA Authenticated
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William McKinley (1843-1901). A typed letter signed, "W McKinley," in fountain pen, 1p on his personal stationery measuring 5.375" x 8", Canton, Ohio, March 17, 1896. Blank verso. Expected transmittal folds and creases. Minor wrinkling throughout. Chip to upper right corner. Toning and soiling with scattered staining, most at upper margin. A contemporary light ink smudge just touches the "l" in "McKinley." In very good condition with a large, bold signature. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity by JSA.

One year prior to becoming the 25th president of the United States, McKinley writes a brief letter to a Mr. E. W. Cushing, Chairman, Knox College, with thanks to him and his fellow students.

In full:

"I have yours of the 14th. inst. and beg that you convey to your fellow students my high appreciation of the great honor paid me at their recent 'mock convention.'"

Knox College was founded in 1837 by anti-slavery advocates and has ties to the Underground Railroad movement. President McKinley visited Knox College on October 7, 1899, to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the historic 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debate held on the campus.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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