Chester A. Arthur

New York, November 15 [n.y.]. Autograph letter signed “C. A. Arthur,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75 in., written on personal stationery from 123 Lexington Avenue, featuring an embossed eagle crest with the Latin motto “Impelle Obstantia.”

Addressed to Hon. I. I. Hayes (likely the noted Arctic explorer Isaac Israel Hayes), Arthur writes a brief note arranging a meeting for the following afternoon:

“It will give me pleasure to see you here at 5 o’clock tomorrow afternoon—if convenient to yourself.”