ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 24, 1908. Letter to a close friend on his fiftieth birthday, in full: "This day you reach your half Centenary, midway in life’s ocean. You pause, & friends around take you by the hand Congratulating you, & well they may. You bring to us in your clasp ‘the most precious jewel that mortal times afford.’ Spotless Reputation. Then we find the warm heart, & the noble aspiration to labor for the good of your fellows, that endears you to your choice circle of devoted friends, the second better part.—I picture you this evening saying to your beloved wife, (after you have whispered to her that she is your Guiding Angel)—I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering My Dear Friends among whom please let me rank, & also among your greatest debtors. With every good wish, in which I am asked to tell you my dearer self cordially joins." In fine condition. Accompanied by a handsome custom-made quarter leather presentation folder. A superb, boldly penned and heartfelt letter from the great industrialist.
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