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Scarce invitation to the 1841 Presidential Inaugural Ball for William Henry Harrison, who was, of course, the shortest serving President, having caught a cold at his inauguration that would result in his death by pneumonia a month later. Salmon colored invitation measures 4.25'' x 7.25''. On verso is written in ink, ''Mr. Richard Taft / Tyngsborough'', presumably to whom the invitation was sent. Toning along two horizontal folds, mild discoloration and small .25'' tear along fold. Overall in very good condition.
William Henry Harrison Inaugural Presidential Ball Invitation -- Harrison Caught Deadly Cold at This Inauguration
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