Member of the fabled Astor family of businessmen and financiers (1822–1890) who focused his business interests primarily on the acquisition and management of Manhattan real estate. ALS signed “J. J. Astor, Jr.,” one page, 4 x 6.25, May 11, 1864. Letter to J. A. Stevens, Jr. In full: “I enclose amount of my annual dues, for 1864, & herewith resign my membership of the Chamber of Commerce.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and an office notation to the upper right. RR Auction COA.
