PORTER, John Addison (1856-1900). Politician; first official 'Secretary to the President'.
Typewritten Letter Signed to the Revd Dr Berry, 2 facing pages 8vo, Executive Mansion, Washington, 6 December 1897. Attempting to re-arrange an audience with the president for Berry and his friends, due to 'the peculiarly sad circumstances ... which surround the President and his household today'.

£45 [No: 24889]