Lot 43
McKinley, William. Typed letter signed on personal letterhead, one page, 5½ x 8¼ in., Canton, Ohio, June 30, 1896. To William N. King of Columbus, Ohio, thanking him for his telegram of congratulations. Fine; large, bold signature. McKinley had just been chosen as the Republican presidential nominee at their convention in St. Louis. He won the election and was re-elected in 1900, but six months later was assassinated by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. Estimated Value $300 - 500
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