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J. Warren Keifer autographed handwritten letter signed, one page, dated Springfield, Ohio, April 8, 1890, and signed at the conclusion, “J. Warren Keifer.”

In this brief letter, Keifer responds to a request for an autograph card. Addressing the recipient as “My Dear Sir,” he writes, “You will please find autograph card enclosed herewith as you request, Yours truly, J. Warren Keifer.”

The letter documents a common form of correspondence maintained by prominent public figures during the late nineteenth century, when autograph collecting had become a widespread hobby. Keifer’s note was written during his post-Civil War political career and reflects his willingness to accommodate requests from admirers and collectors.

Very good condition.

Joseph Warren Keifer (1836-1932) was a Union Army officer, attorney, politician, and author. During the Civil War he rose to the rank of brevet major general, participating in numerous campaigns including the Shenandoah Valley operations under Philip Sheridan. Following the war, he served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio and was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1881 to 1883. Keifer later returned to military service during the Spanish-American War and remained an influential figure in Republican politics and veterans’ affairs well into the twentieth century.

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Reference sku: 11615 1416208-1