TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, October 31, 1916. Letter to Professor W. M. Davis in Cambridge, presumably noted Harvard geographer and geologist William Morris Davis. In part: “I am sorry that I shall not be able to attend the Nov 13, 14, meetings of the National Academy, in Boston; but as I have not been very well I plan to remain here at my Summer place as late as possible.” Gorgeously suede-matted and framed with an image and engraved plaque to an overall size of 24 x 20. In fine condition, with uniform toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Beinn Bhreagh was Bell’s estate in Nova Scotia that he established after making his telephone fortune. He constructed a laboratory and boatyard on the premises where he conducted experiments in powered flight and hydrofoil technology.
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