{"product_id":"personal-correspondence-signed-by-benjamin-harrison-before-becoming-president","title":"Personal Correspondence Signed By Benjamin Harrison Before Becoming President","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBENJAMIN HARRISON AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS) – SEPTEMBER 24, 1873 – FUTURE U.S. PRESIDENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered is an original autograph letter signed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Harrison (1833–1901)\u003c\/strong\u003e, future 23rd President of the United States, dated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 24, 1873\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately fifteen years before his election to the presidency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten entirely in Harrison's hand and signed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Benj. Harrison,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe letter represents a scarce example from his pre-presidential years while establishing his national reputation as an Indianapolis attorney and rising political figure. The correspondence appears to concern personal matters and was directed to a recipient associated with Brighton, England, providing an interesting international connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetters from Harrison's early career are considerably less common than the formal presidential letters frequently encountered on the market and offer collectors a more personal glimpse into the life of the future President.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutograph Letter Signed by Benjamin Harrison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated September 24, 1873.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned \"Benj. Harrison.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely handwritten manuscript.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-presidential period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten approximately 15 years before Harrison entered the White House.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display and research potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesirable presidential autograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal folded letter on period stationery. Expected age toning, folds, and handling wear consistent with nineteenth-century correspondence. Signature remains clear and attractive. Please review all images carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Harrison served as the 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893. Material from his pre-presidential years is increasingly sought after by collectors because it documents the formative period of one of America's presidents before national office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton Audubon Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51450379305242,"sku":"EB-326910655045","price":3389.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_0917.jpg?v=1782002774","url":"https:\/\/www.princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/personal-correspondence-signed-by-benjamin-harrison-before-becoming-president","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}