President Rutherford B. Hayes Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
Born: October 4, 1822 in Delaware, Ohio
Died: January 17, 1893 in Spiegel Grove, Ohio
Died: January 17, 1893 in Spiegel Grove, Ohio
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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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The former President declines to write about the deceased Henry Ward Beecher because others have done a fine job. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes", 2p, 5¼x8½, separate sheets. Fremont, O., 1887 April 6. To 24-year-old Edward W. Bok, Brooklyn. read more...Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES A year before he is elected President, Hayes orders pamphlets on the centennial of Lexington and Concord. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes", 1p, 5x8. Fremont, O., 1875 May 15. To Robt Clarke & Co., Cincinnati. read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. ALS: "R.B. Hayes", 1p, 5½x8½. Fremont, Ohio, 1887 February 7. To "Mr. James S. Lehmaier (sic)/of the Committee". In part: "I regret that circumstances prevent my acceptance of the invitation...." JAMES S. read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES As President of the National Prison Association, the former US President signs a handwritten letter of introduction for Reverend Doctor A. G. Byers. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes", 1p, 5½x8½. Fremont, Ohio, 1884 February 11. To W.M.F. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The President of the United States signed this handwritten letter dated in 1880 requesting all information on an army personnel matter Autograph Letter Signed: "Sincerely/RB Hayes" as President, 1 page, 4½x7. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The new Governor of Ohio wishes to place portraits of his predecessors in his office. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes" as Governor of Ohio, 1p, 7¾x9¾. Columbus, 1868 March 24. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES An amateur genealogist, the President writes about his ancestors. ALS: "R.B. Hayes" as President ("Rutherford Hayes" in text), 1p, 4½x7. Executive Mansion, Washington, 1880 April 17. To Mrs. Goodrich, marked "Private" by the President. read more...Sale Price $3,187.50
$3,750.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford B. Hayes sends an autograph letter asking for advice on what is wanted for a memorial for Beecher. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes", 2p, 5½x8½, separate sheets. Fremont, Ohio, 1887 April 27. To Edward W. Bok. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford B. Hayes sends an autograph letter of regret that Mrs. Hayes will not be able to visit. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes" as President, 1p, 5x7¾. Executive Mansion, Washington, 1877 May 6. To Edward T. Steel. read more...Sale Price $3,187.50
$3,750.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. ALS: "R.B. Hayes", 1p, 5½x8½. Fremont, Ohio, 1887 July 2. To New York City Republican leader James L. Lehmaier. In full: "Your favor of the 29th is before me. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Future President Hayes congratulates a comrade who is getting a promotion while Hayes was a Lieutenant Colonel. Autograph Letter Signed: "R" as Lieutenant Colonel, 1p, 7¾x9¾. No place, 1862 July 20. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford B. Hayes sends an autograph letter of regret that he is not able accept the request. Autograph Letter Signed: "Sincerely/RB Hayes" as Governor of Ohio and the Republican Party's candidate for President, ¾p, 5½x8¼ lined sheet. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The former President praises a speech by recent failed nominee James Blaine. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes", 1p, 5½x9. Fifth Avenue Hotel, Madison Square, New York, 1885 August 10. To Hon. Thomas Donaldson. In full: "Thanks for your kind dispatch. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford B. Hayes sends an autograph letter regarding hazing at West Point. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes" as President, 1p, 5x8½. Executive Mansion, Washington, 1879 August 16. read more...Sale Price $3,187.50
$3,750.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford B. Hayes sends an autograph letter about choosing the President for the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. Autograph Letter Signed: "Rutherford B. Hayes", 1p, 5½x8½. Fremont, Ohio, 1888 August 20. To Rev. J.M. Buckly, D.D. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Sending a note to an acquaintance's mother. ALS: "Rutherford B. Hayes", 1p, 5½x8½. Fremont, Ohio, 1888 August 29. To Guy S. Cornly. In full: "Thinking your mother would enjoy reading the enclosed note I send it, to be returned sometime. read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford B. Hayes sends an autograph letter with his rare full signature. Autograph Letter Signed: "Rutherford B. Hayes", 1p, 5½x8½. Spiegel [Grove, Ohio], 1891 December 12. To Col. Nicholson. In full: "Gen. Van H. read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Penned as President-elect ten weeks before he found out he had been elected President. ALS: "R.B. Hayes" as President-elect, 1p, 7¾x5½. Columbus, Ohio, 1876 December 21. To Hon. Thomas C. Donaldson, Philadelphia. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The President introduces prison reformer Enoch Wines to Treasury Secretary John Sherman, hoping to fund Wines' efforts. Autogarph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes" as 19th U.S. President, 1p, 3½x2¼ card. (Washington, c. 1878). To Hon. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The President writes about a court-martial. ADS: "R.B. Hayes" as 19th U.S. President, 1p, 4¼x6½. Executive Mansion, Washington, no date. In full: "In this case if the fact that the Court Martial unanimously recommended Capt. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The victor in the 19th century's most disputed Presidential election extends his good wishes Autograph Sentiment signed: "With all good wishes/Sincerely/R.B. Hayes", on verso of 3¼x1¾ card imprinted "RUTHERFORD B. HAYES". Rutherford B. read more...Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES and WILLIAM M. EVARTS. Partly Printed DS: "R. B. Hayes" as 19th U.S. President and "Wm M. Evarts" as Secretary of State, 1p, 17¼x13½. City of Washington, 1878 February 12. read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Partly Printed DS: "R.B. Hayes" as Governor of Ohio, 1p, 12½x16¼. Columbus, 1869 April 13. Countersigned: "Isaac R. Sherwood" as Secretary of State. Commission of C.A.B. read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Customs clerk who desires a new job tells President Hayes to ask Collector Arthur about his record as a clerk; eleven months later, Hayes removes Arthur for mismanagement. Manuscript Endorsement signed: "R.B. Hayes" as 19th U.S. President. Executive Mansion, Washington, 1877 August 27. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Engraving, unsigned. B/w, 7x10 overall, image 4x4½ (one surface).Engraving by Raymond Auclibert, Paris. Facsimile signature below image. Hayes (1822-1893) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives while serving in the Civil War as a brevet Major General. read more...Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES and WILLIAM M. EVARTS For the Bark Minerva leaving for a whaling voyage in the Atlantic. Partly Printed DS: "R.B. Hayes" as 19th U.S. President and "Wm. M. Evarts" as Secretary of State, 1p, 22¼x16¾. read more...Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES and WILLIAM M. EVARTS Papers for the schooner Hattie E. Smith, sailing from Cape Cod, signed by President Hayes but actually issued three months into the Garfield Presidency. Four Language Ships Papers signed: "R.B. Hayes" as President and "Wm. M. read more...Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES and WILLIAM M. EVARTS The President and Secretary of State sign papers for the whaling vessel Attleboro, bound from New Bedford to the Pacific. Four Language Ships Papers signed: "R.B. Hayes" as President and "Wm. M. read more...Sale Price $2,210.00
$2,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES and RICHARD W. THOMPSON. Partly Printed DS: "R.B. Hayes" as President and "R.W. Thompson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 15½x19. On vellum. Washington, 1877 November 27. Appointment of Ambrose K. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford B. Hayes signed this presidential pardon for David W. Young in 1879. Partially printed warrant signed "R. B. Hayes" as President in blue ink. With pencil notation near upper right corner. 1 page, 7¾x6½. Washington, March 22, 1879. read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
