PENDLETON, GEORGE H. SIGNED SLIP, PRES. KENTUCKY CENTRAL RR, JAMES A. GARFIELD

GEORGE H. PENDLETON (1825-89) SIGNED SLIP, "Geo. H. Pendleton, Ohio", 3.75 x 1.25, large ink signature of Democratic U.S. Vice-President Nominee with Gen. George McClellan against A. Lincoln/A. Johnson (1864), Civil War U.S. Congressman (Ohio), U.S. Senator, the 1883 Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act in response to the assassination of President James A. Garfield by Charles Guiteau (The Act put an end to the system of patronage that was in widespread use at the time), Ambassador, President Kentucky Central Railroad, Son-in-Law of Francis Scott Key. In fine condition, minor age toning, mounted to a piece of an album page.

$100   #12216