Chester A. Arthur 1829-1886 Twenty-first President of the United States who took office following the assassination of James Garfield. Manuscript L.S. Chester A. Arthur as President on Executive Mansion letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Washington, Feb. 25, 1885 to Gov. G. A. Pierce of Territorial North Dakota. Arthur thanks him for a letter, adding: ..In congratulating you upon the successful administration of your office, permit me to reciprocate your kind wishes some toning to first page, otherwise lightly soiled. E3000-500