ARTHUR, CHESTER, President. Autograph letter signed ("Chester A. qrthur") as President, to the historian and statesman George Bancroft, Washington, D.C., 14 February [1883]. 1 full page, 8vo, integral blank, Executive Mansion stationery.. A boldly penned letter of acceptance from the White House: "It gives me much pleasure to accept your kind invitation to dinner, on Wednesday the 21st of February at seven o clock. With great regard for Mrs. Bancroft and yourself..." A very fine example. Arthur's handwritten letters as President are quite scarce.