1901 Resolution: Supreme Architect of Universe Pleased By McKinley Assassination For Sale

This historical document is a death resolution, signed by the mayor of Vailsburgh, NJ. It says, in part:

“Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the universe, to remove from our midst the Chief Executive of this country…”

This document is a unique piece of American history, created during a time of great political change and tension in the country, just after the assassination of President McKinley.

All ephemera has wear commensurate to age, including, potentially: nicks, folds, smudges, rips at edges, stains, old smells, minor rips at folds , small holes, and other imperfections. You get what you see :)

Our research notes indicate our best efforts but are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.

Lots of tiny holes on the side of the paper, almost looks like it was, at one time, bound. There is a heavy crease.