Founder of the New York Tribune, famous for his advice to “Go West, young man!” ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, August 9, 1853. Letter to several gentlemen. In part, “I acknowledge the receipt of your letter this day. All I wish to add is that I shall be most anxious to meet the issue between me and Mr. Bartol at the earliest…day - that this was the object of my letter to you…I paid the full face value of Mr. R.’s note in cash.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, expected mailing folds and light show through from text on reverse. R&R COA.
