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1. Handwritten note written on "Executive Mansion, Washington" stationery on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley, inviting Secretary of War Russell Alger and Annette Alger to attend a concert

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Handwritten note written on "Executive Mansion, Washington" stationery on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley, inviting Secretary of War Russell Alger and Annette Alger to attend a concert. The note reads, "The President and Mrs. McKinley request the pleasures of the company of Secretary and Mrs. Alger, and the ladies of their household, at half past eight o'clock this evening. Concert by the Mexican Band. Monday, May 10th, 1897."
Date Issued:
1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical

2. Invitation from President and Mrs. McKinley

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Invitation card sent on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley to the secretary of war, Russell A. Alger, and Annette Alger for dinner on January 4, 1899. The card reads, "The President and Mrs. McKinley request the pleasures of the company of the Secretary of War and Mrs. Alger at dinner on Wednesday evening January 4th, at eight o'clock, 1899." A gold embossed eagle seal is at the top of the card.
Date Issued:
1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical