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Signed Calling Card.

McCRARY, George W. (1835-90).

Rutherford B. Hayes's Secretary of War (1877-79) had been a four-term Iowa congressman (1868-76). Large and bold "Geo. W. McCrary / Secy of War / Nov 16, 1877" penned in brown ink on the verso of his printed "The Secretary of War" calling card, heavy stock 3½" X 2¼", n.p. Near fine. A superb example, signed in office. Item #31679

Price: $40.00