![CLEVELAND, Grover (1837-1908), President. Autograph letter signed ("Grover Cleveland") as President, to Hampton L. Cousin, Washington, 23 August 1887. 3½ pages, 8vo (7 15/16 x 4 15/16 in.), Executive Mansion stationery, integral leaf neatly inlaid, fine condition. [With:] CLEVELAND. Cabinet Photo signed ("Grover Cleveland March 4 1897") on his last day of his second term in office, Washington: embossed imprint of C.M. Bell. 7 1/8 x 5 in., on heavy gold-edged mount, traces of mounting on verso. Together two items.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2002/NYR/2002_NYR_01060_0293_000(053325).jpg?w=1)
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CLEVELAND, Grover (1837-1908), President. Autograph letter signed ("Grover Cleveland") as President, to Hampton L. Cousin, Washington, 23 August 1887. 3½ pages, 8vo (7 15/16 x 4 15/16 in.), Executive Mansion stationery, integral leaf neatly inlaid, fine condition. [With:] CLEVELAND. Cabinet Photo signed ("Grover Cleveland March 4 1897") on his last day of his second term in office, Washington: embossed imprint of C.M. Bell. 7 1/8 x 5 in., on heavy gold-edged mount, traces of mounting on verso. Together two items.
CLEVELAND PREPARES TO CELEBRATE THE CONSTITUTION'S CENTENNIAL IN PHILADELPHIA
Two years into his presidency, Grover Cleveland prepared to visit Philadelphia during the much awaited centennial celebration of the United States Constitution. But he expresses annoyance with the arrangements for his visit: "My last was written in the midst of much to irritate and annoy me in connection with both the visits to Philadelphia and my contemplated trip to the West and South. I believe you have tried to be as explicit as possible...in the programme you sent me, but one thing has astonished me. I told Mr. Cousins when he came to see me that inasmuch as the plans of the commission embraced a reception by the President on the 16th I would be there that day through I had intended to spend only the 17th at the celebration. I then added distinctly that I had other plans in mind for the 15th and that the 16th and 17th were the only days I could spend in Philadelphia." Irritated, Cleveland continues: " I saw a statement published that very evening that I had agreed to become the guest of the commission the 15th, 16th & 17th. And I see you contemplated that in your programme now. I shall not be there on the 15th." In an attempt to determine the full extent of his schedule during the event, the President concludes: "I know how hard it is, but I wish you would give in the best idea you can of the time the parade will begin on the 16th and when it will be done. You merely say that I will review the parade and that a reception will be held from 9 to 11...I want to know if possible and as early as possible how much time I will have after the review and before the reception." Cleveland gave three speeches during the course of the 17th, including the keynote address at the public ceremonies. (2)
CLEVELAND PREPARES TO CELEBRATE THE CONSTITUTION'S CENTENNIAL IN PHILADELPHIA
Two years into his presidency, Grover Cleveland prepared to visit Philadelphia during the much awaited centennial celebration of the United States Constitution. But he expresses annoyance with the arrangements for his visit: "My last was written in the midst of much to irritate and annoy me in connection with both the visits to Philadelphia and my contemplated trip to the West and South. I believe you have tried to be as explicit as possible...in the programme you sent me, but one thing has astonished me. I told Mr. Cousins when he came to see me that inasmuch as the plans of the commission embraced a reception by the President on the 16th I would be there that day through I had intended to spend only the 17th at the celebration. I then added distinctly that I had other plans in mind for the 15th and that the 16th and 17th were the only days I could spend in Philadelphia." Irritated, Cleveland continues: " I saw a statement published that very evening that I had agreed to become the guest of the commission the 15th, 16th & 17th. And I see you contemplated that in your programme now. I shall not be there on the 15th." In an attempt to determine the full extent of his schedule during the event, the President concludes: "I know how hard it is, but I wish you would give in the best idea you can of the time the parade will begin on the 16th and when it will be done. You merely say that I will review the parade and that a reception will be held from 9 to 11...I want to know if possible and as early as possible how much time I will have after the review and before the reception." Cleveland gave three speeches during the course of the 17th, including the keynote address at the public ceremonies. (2)
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