{"product_id":"president-rutherford-b-hayes-signed-cut-document-psa-auto","title":"President Rutherford B. Hayes Signed Cut Document PSA Auto","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandardized Description Template\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRutherford B. Hayes Presidential-Era Autograph Sentiment Signed \"Your Good Friend\" - April 23, 1880 - PSA\/DNA Authentic\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly warm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautograph sentiment signed by Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 19th President of the United States, dated\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 23, 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Hayes was serving in the White House. Executed on a clipped portion of a larger handwritten letter or document, Hayes pens the cordial closing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Your Good Friend,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR. B. Hayes\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe date\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"April 23, 1880\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eappears at lower left. The reverse retains a small portion of the original adjoining handwritten text, further demonstrating that the piece was removed from a larger period letter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cut exhibits expected age toning, scattered light staining and handling wear, all consistent with its age. Hayes's handwriting and signature remain bold and readily legible, with the affectionate\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Your Good Friend\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esentiment making this considerably more personal than a simple clipped signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRutherford B. Hayes served as the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th President of the United States from March 5, 1877, through March 4, 1881\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this April 1880 inscription a presidential-period autograph dating from the final year of his administration.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayes entered office following the disputed presidential election of 1876 and served during the closing phase of Reconstruction and the rapidly developing industrial era. Among the issues associated with his administration were civil service reform, monetary policy, and the changing relationship between the federal government and the former Confederate states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe autograph has been authenticated and permanently encapsulated by\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose holder identifies the piece as\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"CUT \/ RUTHERFORD B. HAYES \/ PSA\/DNA CERTIFIED \/ AUTHENTIC AUTO.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePSA certification number\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85855946\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The encapsulation provides both third-party authentication and long-term protection for the original presidential-era autograph.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt buyer's request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional \"Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate\" signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing and unusually personal\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresidential-period Rutherford B. Hayes autograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distinguished by the warm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Your Good Friend\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esentiment, precise April 23, 1880 date, and PSA\/DNA authentication. Far more expressive than a standard signature cut, the piece offers collectors a personable example of Hayes's handwriting executed while he occupied the presidency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67593413689507,"sku":"EB-168752082310","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_59438d0b-69e5-41f5-b8ba-7a4c3650d385.png?v=1790907126","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/president-rutherford-b-hayes-signed-cut-document-psa-auto","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}