Lot 12
Arthur Chester 1829 - 1886 Chester Arthur early 1861 signed letter, as assistant Quarter Master General of New York
Single page lengthy manuscript letter written on both recto and verso. 7.5" x 9.75". On State of New York, Quarter-Master Generals Department letterhead. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as "C.A. Arthur", and dated "New York/May 31st, 1861"
Expected folds with very slight separation, ink smudge to verso, docket with name and date to verso obscuring some of the text. Tiny burn mark. Else near fine
A lovely early letter drafted by a future President early in his career. Arthur passionately wrote about securing shoes for a New York regiment. In his response he mentioned "A requisition had been made by the Col for shoes which the men needed badly, many of them being almost barefooted _Ü_but this had not been filled _Ü_ I therefore went personally _Ü_ and purchased the shoes _Ü_ inspecting the same myself _Ü_ " It was apparent in this letter that Chester Arthur was a highly compassionate individual with a take charge personality.
In 1881, Chester Arthur became the Vice President to President James Garfield. Just several months after the inauguration, Arthur reluctantly became the 21st President after the assassination attempt on President James A. Garfield ultimately resulted in his death 80 days later.
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