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William Waldorf Astor

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William Waldorf Astor

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 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
American-born statesman and financier (1848–1919) of the prominent family of New York millionaires. ALS signed “W. W. Astor,” one page, 7 x 9, August 24, 1883. Letter to James G. Blaine, then speaker of the house, who had served as James A. Garfield’s secretary of state. In part: “I have recently been advised of the receipt at the United States Legation at Rome, Italy, of a copy of your Eulogy upon the late President Garfield, for which I beg you to receive my most cordial thanks.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds.