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PENNEY, JAMES CASH

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PENNEY, JAMES CASH
(1875 - 1971) American businessman who started his career with a share in a dry goods store, and grew the business into one of the great retailers of the century. Lot of two pieces including a T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, July 27, 1942 thanking a man for his letter concerning ""...my Anniversary tribute..."" and adding ""...I have been greatly touched by the many references in regard to what the Company has meant in the lives of our men. That they have been inspired to better living by its high ideals and principles is a great joy to me..."" Usual folds, partial loss at top margin can be easily matted out, very good. Together with another Penney T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, Mar. 11, 1931 to an employee thanking him for the letter written upon ""...your return to Excelsior Springs and I am indeed glad to know that you enjoyed your Gold Star contest trip so thoroughly. I do not know when the Company has ever had a more delightful affair than the banquet at which the Fold Star winners were the guests of honor..."" Usual folds, otherwise very good. Two pieces.