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.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.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. LEHMAIR was a New York City Republican leader.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. Round, 65 Bible House, New York.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYESThe 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. Washington, District of Columbia, March 10, 1880.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.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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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.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. In full: "I received from Mr.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. The two best engravings you ask for, viz: Marshalls & the full length, are out of print.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.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. Columbus, Ohio, 1876 July 21.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.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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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.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.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.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.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYESThe President introduces prison reformer Enoch Wines to Treasury Secretary John Sherman, hoping to fund Wines' efforts. Autograph Letter Signed: "R.B. Hayes" as 19th U.S. President, 1p, 3½x2¼ card. (Washington, c. 1878). To Hon.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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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. Pratt as Justice of the Peace of Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio.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.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.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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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.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. Evarts" as Secretary of State, 1p, 22¼x16¾.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.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.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford Hayes signs a presidential conditional pardon for John C. Stenger. Partial Printed Warrant signed: "R B Hayes" as President, 1p, 7¾x5¾. Washington, 1877 March 28.In full: "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State [William M.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Partly Printed Warrant signed: "RB Hayes" as President, 1p, 8x10. Washington, 1879 June 30. In full: "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State [William M. Evarts] to cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to a warrant for the pardon of Justus J.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Rutherford Hayes signs a presidential pardon for Charles F. George. Partial Printed Warrant signed: "R B Hayes" as President, 1p, 8x10. Washington, 1879 August 18.In full: "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State [William M.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES The President pardons Charles F. Fredericks Presidential Warrant signed: "R B Hayes" as President, 1p, 8x6½. Washington, 1879 August 16.In full: "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State [William M.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Partly Printed Warrant signed: "R.B. Hayes" as President, 1p, 8x10. Washington, 1878 August 19. Authorizing and directing Secretary of State William M. Evarts "to affix the Seal of the United States to the Commission of A.B.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Partly Printed Warrant signed: "R.B. Hayes" as President, 1p, 8x6¾, 1879. Directing the Sec. of State to affix the U.S. seal to a warrant for the pardon of Martin Welch, alias Reddy Welch.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
