Lot 9
Cleveland, Grover. Autograph letter signed as Governor of New York, on "Executive Mansion, Albany" stationery, 1½ pp, 4¾ x 7¾ in., Nov. 21, 1884. To D.J. Hagerty, thanking "the journeymen hatters of Brooklyn who presented me with the beautiful specimen of their work as handicraft. I especially prize it as a token of the confidence they have in my friendship to them and as an evidence of their appreciation of my efforts…to protect their interests…." Light soiling, else fine. Cleveland had been chosen in July 1884 as the Democratic presidential nominee, in spite of the revelation of his affair with Maria Halpin, to which he candidly admitted. He was unmarried, which was a plus, and his honesty was a refreshing change. Estimated Value $300 - 400
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