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JOHN SHERMAN + RICHARD RUSH, Signatures

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Autographs

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Two Secretaries of the United States Treasury

JOHN SHERMAN & RICHARD RUSH, Secretaries of the Treasury.
1. Autograph Letter Signed, "John Sherman," black ink on Treasury Department letterhead, March 2, 1881, 7" x 7.75", Choice Extremely Fine. The letter written to the President reads, "I have the honor to return here with House Bill No. 3 of 5 for the relief of Philemon B. Hawkins. No objections to its approval are known to this department. Very Respectfully."

2. Clipped signature, "R. Rush," black fountain pen, no date, 4" x 2.5." The signature measures 1.5" and includes a brief statement above. Richard Rush was Secretary of Treasury, Attorney General and Secretary of State. Closely clipped left edge, scattered light toning and a bisecting vertical fold.
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John Sherman is most well known for the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

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