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First use of mourning stationery from the White House
John Tyler – ALS as President, 1 page, Washington, Oct. 12, 1842 on black-bordered mourning stationery. President Tyler responds to an autograph request from Mr. Benedict and Mr. Coburn of Utica, New York – a somewhat unusual request of an early autograph request coming form two people.
Tyler responded just weeks after the death of First Lady Letitia Tyler on September 10th, giving her the historical footnote of being the first presidential wife to die while her husband was in the White House. Tyler is believed to be the first sitting president to adopt black-bordered mourning stationery for his letters during the mourning period. The content appears routine, the format and response to two people elevate it above other Tyler replies to autograph requests. Tyler’s handwriting and signature are notably bold and large, adding significant visual appeal.
There are heavy paper remnants from mounting on the back corners and a few tiny chips at the edges. Examples of this first appearance of mourning stationery from the Executive Mansion are almost never seen in the autograph market.
First use of mourning stationery from the White House
John Tyler – ALS as President, 1 page, Washington, Oct. 12, 1842 on black-bordered mourning stationery. President Tyler responds to an autograph request from Mr. Benedict and Mr. Coburn of Utica, New York – a somewhat unusual request of an early autograph request coming form two people.
Tyler responded just weeks after the death of First Lady Letitia Tyler on September 10th, giving her the historical footnote of being the first presidential wife to die while her husband was in the White House. Tyler is believed to be the first sitting president to adopt black-bordered mourning stationery for his letters during the mourning period. The content appears routine, the format and response to two people elevate it above other Tyler replies to autograph requests. Tyler’s handwriting and signature are notably bold and large, adding significant visual appeal.
There are heavy paper remnants from mounting on the back corners and a few tiny chips at the edges. Examples of this first appearance of mourning stationery from the Executive Mansion are almost never seen in the autograph market.