Postal clerk serving aboard the Titanic (1875–1912) who was lost in the sinking. ALS signed “Your big lover & Hubby, Will XXXXX,” five pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, S. S. Kaiser Wilhelm II letterhead, postmarked June 29, 1908. Letter to his wife. In part: “We have just left Plymouth and are now on our way to Cherbourg after an uneventful trip, with very good weather. As I told you before there is a big crowd on board, made no acquaintances (as usual) in fact I was hardly on deck enough to know there was one, was in the P. O. all the time I wasn’t trying to sleep.” In fine condition, with mild toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Gwinn’s hand. Ex. Brian Green Collection. RR Auction COA.
