Lot 28
Chester A. Arthur, 1829-86, 21st President of the United States 1881-85. Manuscript "C.A.A." signature frank as President on cover addressed fully in his hand to "The Honorable Edwards Pierrepont", docketed in blue crayon "Pres. Arthur, 1881" at left, F.-V.F.Estimate $500 - 750.
Chester Alan Arthur succeeded James Garfield upon the latter's assassination. At the outset, Arthur struggled to overcome his reputation, stemming from his beginnings in politics as a politician from the New York City Republican political machine. He succeeded by embracing the cause of civil service reform. His advocacy for, and subsequent enforcement of, the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was the centerpiece of his administration.
Realized: $400