John J. Ingalls: (1833-1900) Born in Middleton, Essex County, Mass., he graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., in 1855, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1857, and moved to Kansas in 1858. Member of the State constitutional convention in 1859. Was Secretary of the Territorial Council in 1860. Served as Secretary of the Kansas State Senate in 1861. During the Civil War he was judge advocate of the Kansas Volunteers. Served as a Kansas State Senator in 1862. He was the editor of the Atchison Champion, 1863-65, and helped to found the Kansas Magazine. Served as U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1873-91, being President pro tempore of the Senate during the 49th, 50th and 51st U.S. Congresses. He was the Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, and served on the Committee on the District of Columbia.

Jonathan Chace: (1829-1917) Born at Falls River, Mass., he was engaged in the cotton manufacturing business. Served as Rhode Island State Senator, 1876-77. Was U.S. Congressman from Rhode Island, 1881-85, and U.S. Senator, 1885-89. Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Retrenchment.

Signatures: 4 1/2 x 2, in ink, John J. Ingalls, Jonathan Chace. The paper has been irregularly cut.