President Rutherford B. Hayes Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
Born: October 04, 1822 in Delaware, Ohio
Died: January 17, 1893 in Spiegel Grove, Ohio
Biography
Hayes (1822-1893), the 19th President of the United States (1877-1881), served the Union cause with distinction during the Civil War, suffering a serious wound while leading a charge at South Mountain (1862) and rising by 1864 to the rank of Brigadier General. He served Ohio in the U.S. Congress (1865-1867) and then as Governor (1868-1872, 1876-1877). The Republican nominee in 1876, he was finally declared the winner of a bitterly disputed Presidential election in which he lost the popular vote and won the Electoral vote by a margin of one after 20 disputed Electoral Votes were awarded to Hayes by a special commission voting 5-4 on straight party lines. Hayes withdrew federal troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction. A reformer, he worked to curb the corruption in government which had been rampant during the Grant administration.
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 49375Card signed by President Rutherford B. Hayes, featuring the signature "R.B. Hayes". This item relates to Hayes' victory in the 1876 election, where he won the presidency despite losing the popular vote. It shows some wear and ink stains.Price: $550.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 04/06/1887 - HFSID 5241Autograph letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, dated April 6, 1887, discussing Henry Ward Beecher's contributions and declining to write further. The letter contains Hayes' reflections on Beecher's legacy and includes a postscript about a mislaid article.
Price: $2,800.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 05/15/1875 - HFSID 5964Autograph letter signed "R.B. Hayes", dated May 15, 1875, from Fremont, Ohio, requesting pamphlets on the centennial celebrations of Lexington and Concord. Includes a signed postscript mentioning a musical pamphlet. Addressed to Cincinnati bookseller Robert Clarke.
Price: $2,250.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/07/1887 - HFSID 14157Letter. Autographed by Rutherford B. Hayes as "R.B. Hayes", dated February 7, 1887, addressed to "Mr. James S. Lehmaier / of the Committee", expressing regret for not accepting an invitation to a banquet.
Price: $2,600.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/11/1884 - HFSID 5237Letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, introducing Reverend Doctor A.G. Byers and discussing prison reform. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes", dated February 11, 1884, includes an embossed envelope addressed to W.M.F. Round and a pamphlet on prison reform.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/10/1880 - HFSID 16428Handwritten letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, dated March 10, 1880, on Executive Mansion letterhead, addressed to "Genl Breck." Requesting information on the case of Yeatman Bickham and Major Adam Slemmer, it is signed, "Sincerely/RB Hayes."
Price: $3,600.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/27/1887 - HFSID 5238Autograph letter signed: "R.B. Hayes", 2 pages, dated April 27, 1887, from Rutherford B. Hayes to Edward W. Bok, discussing the Beecher Memorial. Hayes emphasizes his admiration for Beecher’s advocacy for the needy and oppressed.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/06/1877 - HFSID 285766Autograph letter signed "R.B. Hayes" as President, expressing regret that Mrs. Hayes cannot visit. Dated May 6, 1877, from the Executive Mansion, Washington, discussing a short stay and the presence of friends.
Price: $4,500.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/02/1887 - HFSID 14158Autographed letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, dated July 2, 1887, addressed to James L. Lehmaier. Hayes discusses engravings and mentions sending an enlarged photograph taken in 1886 by McKechnie & Oswald for the Republican Club.
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/20/1862 - HFSID 27599Autograph letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as R, written on July 20, 1862. The letter addresses Robert Kennedy, congratulating him on a promotion to Major and humorously discussing appointments. Hayes includes a postscript regarding directing a letter.
Price: $3,600.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/21/1876 - HFSID 5240Autograph letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, expressing regret over an inability to fulfill a request. Dated July 21, 1876, the letter is addressed to O.N. Hartshorn, highlighting Hayes' candidacy for President shortly after his nomination.
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/10/1885 - HFSID 4906Autograph letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, dated August 10, 1885, from Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York. In the letter, Hayes expresses appreciation for James Blaine's speech, noting its quotable nature. The letter contains a note for return by Hon. Thomas Donaldson.
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/29/1888 - HFSID 13477Letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, dated August 29, 1888, addressed to Guy S. Cornly. In the letter, Hayes mentions sending an enclosed note for the recipient's mother. Signed with his full signature, it is noted as scarce and desirable.
Sale Price $2,195.00
$2,600.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/12/1891 - HFSID 5178Autograph letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, featuring his rare full signature. Dated December 12, 1891, it includes a message regarding the Secretary of the Army of West Virginia. Full signatures are scarce, making this item notable.
Price: $2,600.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/21/1876 - HFSID 16829Letter signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as President-elect, dated December 21, 1876, discussing a correspondence with Hon. Thomas C. Donaldson. Includes an original stamped envelope addressed by Hayes. Written ten weeks before he was aware of his election.
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1878 - HFSID 4984Autograph letter signed: "R.B. Hayes" as 19th U.S. President, introducing Dr. E.C. Wines to Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman. Expressing desire for Wines to access funds for prison reform efforts, the letter dates to around 1878 and is encapsulated.
Sale Price $2,895.00
$3,400.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/13/1869 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15475Document signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as Governor of Ohio, dated April 13, 1869. Commissioning C.A.B. Pratt as Justice of the Peace, it is also countersigned by Isaac R. Sherwood. Signature remains in fine condition amid some stains and creasing.
Price: $3,250.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - ENGRAVING UNSIGNED - HFSID 9010124Engraving of Rutherford B. Hayes, unsigned, features a facsimile signature below the image. Created by Raymond Auclibert in Paris, it highlights Hayes' historical significance as a president elected by a narrow margin and a reform-minded leader.
Price: $220.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - FOUR LANGUAGE SHIPS PAPERS SIGNED 06/07/1881 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 5286Papers for the schooner Hattie E. Smith, signed by President Rutherford B. Hayes as "R.B. Hayes" and Secretary of State William M. Evarts as "Wm. M. Evarts", issued on June 7, 1881, three months after Hayes' presidency.
Price: $3,800.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - FOUR LANGUAGE SHIPS PAPERS SIGNED 09/24/1880 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 5362Ship's papers signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as President and William M. Evarts as Secretary of State for the whaling vessel Attleboro, dated September 24, 1880. Also countersigned by J.A.P. Allen and notarized by James Taylor.
Price: $3,800.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/27/1877 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 33122Document signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as President and Richard W. Thompson as Secretary of the Navy, appointing Ambrose K. Michler as "Assistant Paymaster" in the Navy. Dated November 27, 1877, and includes a Spanish stamp on verso.
Price: $4,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 03/22/1879 - HFSID 3995Presidential pardon signed by Rutherford B. Hayes in 1879, with the signature "R. B. Hayes" in blue ink. The document authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal for David W. Young's pardon, dated March 22, 1879.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 03/28/1877 - HFSID 4713Presidential pardon signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as President, dated March 28, 1877. Signed in full as "R B Hayes", it authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal for John C. Stenger's conditional pardon.
Price: $2,800.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 06/30/1879 - HFSID 227329Warrant signed by R.B. Hayes as President, authorizing the Secretary of State to affix the seal for a pardon. Dated June 30, 1879, it references the power granted by Article II Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution regarding presidential pardons.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 08/18/1879 - HFSID 251314Presidential pardon signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as "R B Hayes", dated August 18, 1879. Document authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal for Charles F. George's pardon, reflecting Hayes' record of granting pardons during his presidency.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 08/18/1879 - HFSID 5018Presidential warrant signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as President, dated August 16, 1879. Document authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal for the pardon of Charles F. Fredericks. Includes a detailed directive from Hayes regarding the pardon process.
Price: $2,800.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 08/19/1878 - HFSID 253997Partly printed warrant signed "R.B. Hayes" as President, authorizing Secretary of State William M. Evarts "to affix the Seal of the United States to the Commission of A.B. Kelley as Notary Public for the District of Columbia".
Sale Price $2,495.00
$3,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 10/21/1879 - HFSID 4758Warrant signed by Rutherford B. Hayes as President, directing the Secretary of State to affix the U.S. seal for pardoning Martin Welch, alias Reddy Welch. It is partly printed and includes the signature "R.B. Hayes".
Price: $2,800.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 11/05/1878 - HFSID 30967Presidential warrant signed "R. B. Hayes", dated November 5, 1878, in Washington, D.C. Hayes authorizes the pardon of Edward Gillett. Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States, is noted for his significant Civil War service.
Sale Price $2,495.00
$3,000.00
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - PRESIDENTIAL WARRANT SIGNED 11/18/1878 - HFSID 3956Presidential pardon signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, dated November 18, 1878, authorizing the Secretary of State to affix the seal for E. P. Bozeman's pardon. Signed as "R B Hayes", detailing the presidential power to grant pardons.
Price: $3,000.00
