Item 101: Autograph from R[ussell] A[lexander] Alger, circa late 19th century
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 101
Dates
- circa late 19th century
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Extent
From the Collection: 17 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Autograph
Condition Note:
Good. Missing its backing. No vinegar smell.
Measurements:
5 ⅛ in. x 2 ⅛ in.
Description:
The following is the closing and autograph of a letter sent by Alger, Russell Alexander, 1836-1907 to an unknown party. This item’s signature matches the signature found here. Alger was an American politician who served as the Governor of Michigan (1885-1887), Secretary of War (1897-1899), and US Senator (1902-1903). Alger was an orphan and eldest brother of two, eventually saving up enough to attend law school. Afterwards, he practiced law for a year and then involved himself in lumber production. He enlisted in the American Civil War, was taken prisoner, was eventually promoted to colonel, and his command was first to enter Gettysburg for the Battle of Gettysburg. He resigned after being severely wounded and earned many awards, later being elected first commander of the Michigan department of the Grand Army of the Republic and then the Grand Army's National Commander-in-Chief. After the war, he became a lumber baron and involved himself in politics for the Republican Party, serving in his various positions mentioned above, before dying in 1907.
Transcription:
Very truly yours, [in type]
R.S. Alger [signature]
Repository Details
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu