Signed testimonial : New York, 1881.

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Signed testimonial : New York, 1881.

Autograph and watercolor sketch by Shurtleff for the "Autographic Illinois State Testimonial to Mrs. President Hayes." Parchment sheet possibly from one of the six volumes of autographs that were presented to Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes in 1881 as a tribute to her for prohibiting the serving of alcoholic beverages at the White House during her husband's term as President. Also includes a photostatic copy of the title page to the six volumes and a reprint of an article by George Tressler Scott (Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, spring, 1953) describing the testimonial project.

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Hayes, Lucy Webb, 1831-1889

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Lucy Ware Webb Hayes served as First Lady of the United States as the wife of the 19th President, Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881). Nicknamed affectionately both “Mother Lucy” and “Lemonade Lucy”, she was well known for caring for wounded infantrymen in her husband’s command during the Civil War and for her staunch support of the temperance movement, respectively. She came to the White House well loved by many. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of Maria Cook and Dr. James Webb, she lost her ...

Scott, George Tressler, 1881-1978

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Shurtleff, Roswell Morse, 1838-1915

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Landscape painter; New York City and Adirondacks, N.Y. From the description of Roswell Morse Shurtleff papers, 1862-1871 and [undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122389302 ...