President William McKinley * signed letter by secretary J. A. Porter

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President William McKinley * signed letter by secretary J. A. Porter :
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William McKinley (1843-1901) was the 25th President of the United States. He was the third President to become the victim of an assassination. John Addison Porter (1856-1900) was the first man to hold the title \"Secretary to the President\". The signed letter comes with a certificate of authenticity from JG Autographs, which includes their guarantee for the life of the item. This is the original letter, not a duplicate.The letter is addressed to a man named Albert W. Paine of Bangor, Maine. Albert Ware Paine (1812-1907) was a lawyer and writer who was instrumental in the passage of several important laws in Maine. He was the author of several volumes of history and philosophy.The letter, dated August 25, 1898, is typed on a piece of stationary, about 8\" by 5 1/2\", with the words EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON printed at the top. Unfolded, the letter is about 8\" by 11\" (see scan 3).The letter reads as follows: August 25th, 1898Dear Sir: The President directs me to acknowledge thereceipt of your letter of the 23rd instant, the con-tents of which have been duly noted. Very truly yours, J. A. Porter (signed) Secretary to the PresidentAlbert W. Paine, Esq., Bangor, Me.The letter may have a second signature, one that is on the section that becomes visible when it is unfolded (see scans 3 & 4). This possible signature is dated August 25, 1898, and reads \"J. A. Porter, Sec\'y of President\". Porter\'s name is written somewhat differently here; you will have to use your judgement as to whether this name was written by Porter or someone else. Only the signature at thebottom of the letter itself is guaranteed to be authentic.The letter and the certificate of authenticity are enclosed in a plastic page, which is open at the top, allowing easy access to the letter, while keeping it protected.Shipping is FREE via USPS First Class Mail, or $2.00 via USPS Priority Mail.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.