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Lot #264
Andrew W. Mellon

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American financier and public official who served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1921–1932) and endowed the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. TLS signed “A. W. Mellon,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 14, 1921. Mellon writes to M. C. Kennedy of the Pennsylvania System. In full: “This letter is introductory to you of Mr. George S. Davison, President of the Gulf Refining Company, who will confer with you regarding the property at Boyonne N.J. which we desire to acquire, and about which I spoke to you last Wednesday….” A touch of light soiling and handling wear (file hole at top left corner), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #334 - Ended June 18, 2008