American educator and political figure (1850-1916) who served as the 23rd Mayor of Brooklyn, President of Columbia University, diplomatic representative of the United States, and was the 92nd Mayor of New York City. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, Columbia University, President's Room letterhead, June 27, 1898. Letter to "Messrs. Hepper, Gale and Roby," in part: "It is true that it has not always been easy for me to be with the Bible Class on Sunday mornings; but, on the other hand, I have received so much more from the class than I have been able to give to it that it is my loss rather than yours when I have been obliged to be away." In fine condition.
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