Includes: Pencil A.L.s. from Ida Barber, niece of Ida Saxton McKinley, written when she was about five, “Dear Auntie, I wish you would write to me and tell me when you are coming home… “ c.1885. * Pencil A.L.s. from Ida Barber to Ida McKinley, written when she was about seven,“My Dear Aunt Ida, Please except (sic) this small piece of my handy work… Your loving namesake, Ida.” With a PS, “Best love to Uncle Will.” Envelope addressed to Mrs. Wm. McKinley, Jr., without postage. June 8, 1888. * Ink A.L.s. from Ida [Barber] to her mother, Mary Belinda Barber, sister of Ida McKinley. With envelope addressed to Mrs. Barber at the White House. March 1897. * Ink A.L.s. to Mrs. [William] Day, from Mary Saxton Barber, “Aunt Ida [i.e. Mrs. McKinley] would be very pleased yhou have you and Mrs. Day… come down this evening & have a social game of cards…” On Executive Mansion card. Undated. * Ink A.L.s. from Mildred [Mrs. Admiral] Dewey, on mourning stationary, to Mrs. McKinley, acknowledging condolences from her and the President. With envelope. Dec, 17, 1900. * T.L.s from George B. Courtelyou, President McKinley's private secretary, to Mrs. M.C. Barber, wishing her well and offering sympathy to Ida McKinley. On White House letterhead. Dec. 23, 1901. * Ink A.L.s. from John L. McKinley, to Mrs. Day, on mourning stationery, thanking her for a Christmas gift. With envelope. Dec. 28, 1904.* Engraved invitation for Mrs. McKinley to attend a reception at the White House given by President and Mrs. Roosevelt. (a little stained) Feb. 8, 1906.
Interesting archive involving the extended presidential family.