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ARTHUR, CHESTER, President. Letter signed as President, to Mr. Elliott, Washington, D.C., 1 July 1882, 1 page, 8vo, lightly browned, matted with engraved portrait, thanking his correspondent for a suggestion: "Thanking you for calling the matter to my attention but I believe the time for your proposition is not very favorable just at present. However the matter is important enough to keep in mind for a future date..."; ARTHUR. Letter signed as Vice-President, to W.H. Roach, New York, 17 February 1881, 1 page, 8vo, integral blank, browned, on his personal stationery, apologizing for not writing sooner and arranging a meeting: "...I now expect to visit Washington not later than the 19th...When there I would be glad to see you..."; together 2 items. (2)