Chester A. Arthur

Chester A. Arthur signed presidential document, measuring 7" x 10", dated February 15, 1883. Boldly signed “Chester A. Arthur” as President, and countersigned by Secretary of State Frederick T. Frelinghuysen. The partly printed and manuscript document authorizes the affixing of the Seal of the United States to a warrant. The embossed seal remains fully intact at left. Nicely displayed beside a stately engraved portrait of Arthur, with a descriptive plaque below, all archivally matted and housed in an elegant frame. Overall dimensions 19" x 26.5". The document shows intersecting folds, minor wrinkling, and expected age toning, but the signature remains bold and clean.

Chester A. Arthur (October 5, 1829– November 18, 1886) was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. He was a Republican from New York who previously served as the 20th vice president under President James A. Garfield. Assuming the presidency after Garfield's assassination, Arthur's presidency saw the largest expansion of the U.S. Navy and the end of the so-called "spoils system".

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