Abner Doubleday 1889 Handwritten Signed Letter with Military and Indian References - Full JSA LOA

• Sold For: $1,076
• Year: 1889
• Auction: 2018 May
• Lot #: 7
• Auction Category: Autographed Baseballs/Flats/Photos

In the 50th anniversary year of his not inventing baseball, Brevet Major General Abner Doubleday penned this letter to President Grover Cleveland"s private secretary at the Executive Mansion. Doubleday"s mission? To run Washington"s U.S. Soldiers" Home—a residence facility for veterans. He writes, "I had the honor a few days since to apply for the position of Governor of the Soldier Home in Washington. I could secure by correspondence a great deal of outside influence but prefer to forward herewith a brief official abstract of my military record. It includes service in the Mexican War, the War of the Rebellion and during Indian hostilities in Florida and Texas." All of the handwriting and signature rate "8-9", while the letter"s 4-1/4" x 7-1/2" visible area displays apparent EX-MT condition with fold lines. Matted and framed to measure 9-3/4" x 12-3/4", with vintage provenance on the reverse referring to Doubleday"s accompanying service abstract that is no longer present here. Full LOA from JSA. Frames included with lots: while we make every effort to protect the frames included in these lots during pre-auction storage and post-auction shipping, we are not responsible for any damage to the frames themselves, and no refunds will be given due to frame damage.