May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2012
Rutherford B. Hayes autograph letter signed, dated 31 May 1882 to a 19-year old Edward Bok, future editor of ''Ladies Home Journal.'' In part, ''I return...the newspaper cuttings showing your work as an autograph collector...what you have done shows that you have intelligence, industry and perseverance. With these qualities we may hope and expect that you will become, if you pursue a useful calling, a successful and valuable man. Sincerely, R.B. Hayes''. Two pages written on card style stationery, measuring 4.25'' x 5.5.'' Near fine condition.
Rutherford B. Hayes Predicts the Success of a Future Pulitzer Prize Winner -- ''...you will become...a successful and valuable man...''
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