ALS signed “Batt Linehan,” one page, 7.5 x 10.75, January 5, 1916. Letter to the White Star Line, in full: “Re. the sinking of the Titanic. I see by the papers that I am entitled to a further item of compensation, in connection of same disaster. If I am so entitled, owing to my Son Michael Linehan who went down on that Boat. Will you gentlemen kindly inform me, am I still entitled to a part of the sum awarded by the White Star Line as the papers state that one tenth of the £128.000 will go to British claimants.” Includes the retained carbon copy of the response of the White Star Line’s law firm, instructing him to contact his solicitor from previous proceedings to see if the settlement applies. In fine condition, with expected handling wear. Michael Linehan, of County Cork, Ireland, had boarded the Titanic in Queenstown as a third class passenger and perished in the disaster, his body never recovered.
