HARRISON BENJAMIN: (1833-1901) American attorney and politician who served as President of the United States 1889-93. T.L.S., Benjn. Harrison, one page, 4to, North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 18th February 1899, to Milton H. Northrup. Harrison acknowledges receipt of his correspondent?s letter and their book Life of Samuel Sullivan Cox, remarking ?I regret that I am just now so very busy that I have not time to examine the book; but the subject of this biography had so bright and interesting a career that I anticipate great pleasure in reading the work which you have prepared when I have a little more leisure?. Accompanied by the original envelope. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

Milton Northrup (1841-1906) American journalist, publisher, and political figure.

Samuel Sullivan Cox (1824-1889) American congressman and diplomat.