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J. Pierpont Morgan

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
J. Pierpont Morgan

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Auction Date:2012 May 16 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
One of the most successful and influential financiers in American history (1837–1913) and founder of U.S. Steel Corporation, the world’s first billion-dollar company. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Drexel, Morgan & Co. letterhead, December 16, 1885. Letter to William H. Brawley. In full: ”I am in receipt of your favor of 24th ulto which would have been answered sooner but for illness. In reply I would say that I do not feel called upon in justice to others, whose interests I represent to accept the proposition made. I have felt that the propositions I made to divide between us whatever the bonds brought would be acceptable to both parties—and, if you remember, you addressed the same sentiments. I think on reflection the parties interested will appreciate the position in which I am placed.” In very good condition, with uniform toning, a few wrinkles and some scattered light spots to blank portion of second page. The first Morgan ALS we have seen, made even more desirable with financial content.