Lot 723: ARTHUR, CHESTER A.

722. CHESTER A. ARTHUR (1829 - 1886) Twenty-first President of the United States who took office following the assassination of James Garfield. Manuscript L.S. as President on Executive Mansion letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Washington, May 24, 1882 to noted Washington artist Charles Lanman (1819-1895). In part: "...thank you very sincerely for the painting...your delineation of the scenery of a Canadian Salmon stream is, as I remember it, very faithfully done. The picture is appreciated as a work of art, is very beautiful, and a source of constant pleasure..." Expertly inlaid, fine condition.$300-400