Restaurateur, caterer, confectioner and hotelier (1855–1926) during the Gilded Age and early 20th century. His name is typically associated with an upscale brand of candy and ice cream, TLS, one page, 7.75 x 11, personal letterhead, January 5, 1895. Brief letter to a woman. In full: “Your favor of the second received and contents noted. I have booked the date January nineteenth for your tea as requested.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few creases and wrinkles, and a couple blocks of toning to upper half of letter. RRAuction COA.
