RUSSELL A. ALGER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/16/1895 - HFSID 56691
Sale Price $324.00
Reg. $360.00
RUSSELL A. ALGER
Brief letter from Alger, stating there is nothing to be said about
him politically as he is simply "in the ranks"
Typed Letter signed: "R A Alger", 1p, 5¼x8 with blank integral
leaf. Detroit, Michigan, 1895 July 16. On personal letterhead to Colonel
Darwin C. Pavey, Boston Daily Advertiser, Boston, Massachusetts. In full:
"Yours of the 13th inst. is at hand. There is nothing to be said about me
politically as I am simply "in the ranks." [quotation marks added in ink]
With many thanks for the suggestion, I am, Sincerely yours". Russell A.
Alger (1836-1907), an attorney and Civil War hero, served as Secretary of War
during McKinley's first term, from March 5, 1897 until August 1, 1899, when
he resigned over criticism of his management of the War Department. Despite
having been Governor of Michigan (1885-1887), Alger lacked the decisiveness
required during the Spanish-American War. McKinley made his own strategic
decisions without consulting Alger, and "Algerism" became a synonym for
incompetence. Despite his failure in McKinley's Cabinet, Alger went on to
publish a book, The Spanish American War (1901) and served in the U.S.
Senate (1902-1907). Multiple folds, one crossing through signature.
Signature slightly faded and smeared, but legible. Toned. Lightly soiled. Light
surface creases. Corners slightly worn and creased. Otherwise, fine
condition.
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