Co-founder of American Express and Wells Fargo (1805-1878). Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, December 26, 1860. Letter to former President Millard Fillmore, in part: "I hasten to reply Mr. & Mrs. Lamson are at Cleveland on a visit to their relations and my son Charles & his Family & I suppose intend remaining there for some ten or twelve days…On the 9th of January I have engagements that will probably occupy the most of the week and I do not see how it is possible for us to avail ourselves of your kind invitation. Still I will not give it up for I can assure you nothing would give me more pleasure and I shall write them this evening and if they can meet me in Buffalo next week I shall come but I have little hope their Friends will let them come. My kindest regards to Mrs. Fillmore." In fine condition, with a small repair to the end of one of the intersecting folds. A significant association piece between influential figures of 19th century America.
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