Eldest son of millionaire John Jacob Astor. ALS signed “J. J. Astor, Jr.,” one page, 4 x 6.25, May 11, 1864. Brief letter to the secretary of a Chamber of Commerce. In full, “I enclose amount of my annual dues for 1864, & herewith resign my membership of the Chamber of Commerce.” In fine condition, with red ink notation to top right and intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature. RR Auction COA.
