Thomas W. Ferry in Amherst, NH

Politician and Senate leader (1827–1896) considered by some to have been president for 1 day, March 4, 1877, when Grant’s term had expired and Hayes refused to be sworn in on the Sabbath. However, Hayes had taken the oath in a private ceremony held at the White House the day before. Original four x 6.5 cabinet photo by C. M. Bell, signed in the lower border in black ink, “T. W. Ferry, Jany 23, ‘93.†In fine condition, with a couple light surface marks and some light skipping to signature over impressed studio info.Listing originally posted at http