Watch List notes:

Blaine, James Gillespie. American statesman and Republican politician, Senator from Maine (1876-1881), Representative-Maine (1863-1876), twice Secretary of State (March 7-Dec.19, 1881; 1889-1892); Presidential Candidate in the 1876, 1880 and 1884 Elections, the latter in which he ran with John A. Logan (see lot 985). Autograph Letter Signed "James G. Blaine. One page, 5 ¾ x 7 ½", Augusta, Maine July 5, 1884. Addressing Francis Weiss, Troy, NY, Blaine writes "My Dear Sir; Accept my sincere thanks for your kind letter of congratulation, and assure your Club that I fully appreciate the importance of its active support during the coming campaign. Regretting that the numerous demands upon my time will not permit me to write more at length. I am". Sharp, clear hand. Fine. Ex Evans Kerrigan Collection..

Estimate: $75-100