Description: Andrew Dickson White (November 7, 1832 – November 4, 1918) was an American historian and educator who co-founded Cornell University and served as its first president for nearly two decades. He was known for expanding the scope of college curricula. He had also served as New York senator and was later appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Germany and Russia.2 pp, 5 x 8, ALS, ON Legation of the United States, St. Petersburg, stationary, March 19, 1894 as U.S. Minister to Russia, to the U.S. Consul at Christiana, as a letter of recommendation/In small part, “Allow me to introduce & comment to your kindness, Francis C. Pratt, Esquire, of Hartford, Connecticut who takes your beautiful city on his way westward.“Mr. Pratt is connected with the eminent firm of Pratt, Whitney & Co., which as you are doubtless aware, has very large connections in all parts of our country...“Though you are faithful, no doubt, to the Harvard traditions of your family, my own experiences taught me that you are no less glad to see a Yale graduate and Mr. Pratt is one...“Andrew D. White”Light toning. Otherwise excellent.Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of The Manuscript Society, Universal Autograph Collectors Club, The Ephemera Society, the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers and the Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses. [NAS 180]
Price: 295 USD
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-13T20:24:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Historical
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: self
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
