TLS, one page, 8 x 11, Princeton, December 21, 1903. Letter to Palmer C. Ricketts, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In part: “I need not tell you how much I appreciate the invitation to speak at the dinner of your Alumni Association in New York on the 5th Feb., but I am sorry to say that a previous engagement prevents.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), moderate overall toning, and some show-through from mounting remnants to left border, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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