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Autograph letter signed from George Washington Vanderbilt, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1891 April 1.

Vanderbilt, George Washington, 1862-1914, sender.; Winter, William, 1836-1917, addressee.; Young, Robert, 1927-2008, former owner.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from George Washington Vanderbilt, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1891 April 1.
Description
2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm
Associated name
Vanderbilt, George Washington, 1862-1914, sender.
Winter, William, 1836-1917, addressee.
Young, Robert, 1927-2008, former owner.
Scope and content
A short thank you note: "To have the memory of an hour that was so pleasant to me embodied in such an appropriate and beautiful form is indeed a delight. The book will also be prized as a sign from you that the pleasure was mutual ... " On letterhead of 640 Fifth Avenue. Signed Geo. W. Vanderbilt.
Provenance
Formerly part of Folger MS Add 1165.
In
Robert Young collection relating to William Winter
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Letters (correspondence)
Place of creation/publication
United States -- New York (State) -- New York.

Call number
Y.c.7156
Folger accession
MS Add 1159

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