^Lot 42 Lucretia Garfield

ALS, signed “Lucretia R. Garfield,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 5.5, black-bordered personal letterhead, not date, April 18, 1916. Letter to Ariana Stephens. In part: “A set of Bret Marte is going to you from New York, if you have not already received it. Until yesterday I had not realized your wedding day was so near.”

Letter comes with its original free franked mailing envelope, addressed in Garfield’s hand to “Miss Ariana Stephens, 6709 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio,” and franked along the top, “Lucretia R. Garfield, Free.” Letter is in fine condition, with a small separation along central horizontal fold and a bit of light soiling. Envelope rates very good with scattered toning and soiling, scattered edge wear and creases, and postmark over franking signature.