{"product_id":"very-rare-william-mckinley-handwritten-signed-letter-as-president-psa-auto","title":"Very Rare William McKinley Handwritten \u0026 Signed Letter As President PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\nWilliam McKinley Signed Executive Mansion Letter – February 7, 1900 – Exceptionally Rare Presidential ALS – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto (#85787404)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eExtremely rare handwritten letter signed as President by William McKinley, dated February 7, 1900, on official \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eExecutive Mansion, Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e letterhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eThe cream stationery bears the printed heading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eEXECUTIVE MANSION,\u003cbr data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\nWASHINGTON.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eThe letter is fully handwritten in dark ink and signed in bold script:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e“Very truly yours,\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\nWilliam McKinley”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eThe signature is strong, flowing, and highly legible, showing excellent contrast against the lightly toned period paper. The writing remains clear and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eThis piece is particularly significant and \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"833\"\u003every rare\u003c\/strong\u003e: a fully handwritten presidential letter signed during McKinley’s time in office. Due to his untimely assassination in September 1901, just months into his second term, handwritten presidential letters signed “William McKinley” as President are scarce and highly desirable. The limited window of his presidency, combined with his sudden death, significantly restricts the availability of such material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eThe letter has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA in a tamper-evident holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eThe reverse shows natural ink bleed-through and expected aging consistent with turn-of-the-century fountain pen correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFull Transcription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eExecutive Mansion,\u003cbr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\nWashington.\u003cbr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\nFeb 7, 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eDear Sir,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eI thank you for sending me a copy of the first series of your autograph letters (?) and shall look forward with interest to the appearances of the second series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eTruly yours,\u003cbr data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\nWilliam McKinley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eWilliam McKinley (1843–1901), the 25th President of the United States, led the nation during a transformative era that included the Spanish–American War and America’s emergence as a global power. By February 1900, McKinley was in the midst of his first term and preparing for his successful re-election campaign later that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eExecutive Mansion letters predate Theodore Roosevelt’s formal adoption of the name “The White House” in 1901, making such stationery historically important in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003eMcKinley’s assassination in September 1901 dramatically curtailed the number of presidential documents he personally penned and signed. As a result, fully handwritten letters from his presidency—especially those on official Executive Mansion letterhead—are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003escarce and increasingly difficult to obtain\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in strong condition with a clear signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eEncapsulated and certified by PSA\/DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eCertification Number: 85787404\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eDesignation: Authentic Auto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003ePSA tamper-evident holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare handwritten presidential letter from William McKinley, signed at the Executive Mansion in 1900. With bold signature, official letterhead, full handwritten content, and PSA\/DNA authentication, this piece represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire an authentic artifact from a presidency cut short by tragedy. A museum-worthy addition to any advanced presidential or American historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3716\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"4153\"\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. 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