John G. Brady - Letter Signed as Governor of Alaska, re. World's Columbian Ex.

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JOHN G. BRADY
(1847-1918). Brady was Governor of the District of Alaska until he was forced to resign in 1906.
TLS. 1pg. June 12, 1899. Sitka, Alaska. A typed letter signed "
John G. Brady
" as Governor of Alaska. Written on his official Governor's letterhead from the Department of the Interior, his letter refers to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. "
Dear Sir:- Your letter of May at hand. In reply I beg to state that we have no Capital Buildings. The Alaska Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition was placed in the Government Building. The address of Gov. James Sheakley is Greenvill, Mercer Co., Pa. Enclosed please find an impression of the seal as requested. Yours respectfully,
John G. Brady
".
Sheakley was Brady's predecessor as Governor. In very good condition.  #8-21-B
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