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Lot #1674
Titanic Survivor: Potter, Lily A.

A survivor of the wreckage sends a letter of gratitude on April 26, 1912: “thank you for your note of sympathy and interest in our escape from the ill fated Titanic”

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A survivor of the wreckage sends a letter of gratitude on April 26, 1912: “thank you for your note of sympathy and interest in our escape from the ill fated Titanic”

ALS signed “L. A. Potter,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.25. Personal note written on black bordered paper stationery to a “Mr. & Mrs. Robbins” of New Gretna, New Jersey, Potter writes, in full: “I want to thank you for your note of sympathy and interest in our escape from the ill fated Titanic. My daughter, Mrs. Earnshaw, and myself have everything to be thankful for — that we are again united with family and friends — and are in perfect health. Trusting you and your family have kept well this winter — which has been such a hard one for many.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. This gracious letter of thanks is postmarked April 26, 1912 — eight days after the arrival of the survivors in NYC. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #385 - Ended April 26, 2012