Title:
William McKinley Typed Letter Signed (TLS) with Handwritten Postscript – April 10, 1896 – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic (#85878233)

Description:
Original Typed Letter Signed (TLS) by William McKinley, dated April 10, 1896, on his personalized campaign stationery from Canton, Ohio, just months before his nomination as the Republican candidate for President of the United States. The one-page typed letter is addressed to Mr. A. R. Turner, Jr., care of Barbour Bros. Co., 218 Church Street, New York City, and expresses McKinley's appreciation for political support and well wishes.

The letter concludes with a bold ink signature, "W. McKinley," followed by a warm and highly personal handwritten postscript reading:

"I was glad after three long years to hear from you again. Your handwriting was very familiar"

The combination of a formal campaign-era typed letter with a substantial handwritten postscript makes this an especially desirable example, reflecting McKinley's personal engagement with supporters during one of the most important periods of his political career.

Full Transcription:

William McKinley
Canton, Ohio.

April 10th, 1896.

Mr. A. R. Turner, Jr.
Care, Barbour Bros. Co.
#218 Church St.
New York City, N. Y.

My dear Sir:—

Yours of the 8th inst. has been received.

Please tell Mr. Barbour that I am very much obliged to him for his active efforts.

Thanking you for your good wishes, I am,

Yours very truly,

W. McKinley

I was glad of the three days news to hear from you again. You have certainly won my admiration.

Historical Context:
This letter was written during one of the most pivotal moments in William McKinley's political career. In April 1896, McKinley was actively building support for the Republican presidential nomination, which he secured at the Republican National Convention that June. Running on a platform favoring the gold standard and protective tariffs, McKinley defeated William Jennings Bryan in the landmark election of 1896, ushering in a new era of Republican political dominance.

The correspondence reflects the extensive network of supporters and political organizers working on McKinley's behalf prior to the election. His personal handwritten postscript demonstrates the value he placed on individual relationships and political loyalty during the campaign.

McKinley would serve as the 25th President of the United States from 1897 until his assassination in 1901, overseeing significant events including the Spanish-American War, the annexation of Hawaii, and America's emergence as a global power.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA as Authentic.

• PSA/DNA Certification Number: 85878233
• Label Description: Letter – William McKinley – Authentic
• Professionally authenticated and housed in a PSA/DNA archival holder that preserves both the historic document and its signature for long-term display and protection.
• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer's request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional "Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate" signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
Campaign-era letters from William McKinley are increasingly difficult to obtain, particularly examples featuring both a strong signature and an extended handwritten postscript. Written only months before his election to the presidency, this PSA/DNA-certified TLS captures McKinley during the defining campaign that reshaped American politics, making it an outstanding acquisition for collectors of presidential autographs, political history, and late nineteenth-century Americana.

Shipping Notice:
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