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Signature of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
Hayes's handwritten autograph as it appears on official documents.
This is Hayes's own signature, a direct trace of his hand used to authenticate official documents.
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What it is
This is an image of Rutherford B. Hayes's signature, showing his personal handwriting style as it appeared on official papers.
Why it matters
A signature is a direct, physical trace of a historical figure's own hand. It was used to authenticate documents during Hayes's presidency and shows how he personally marked official records.
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