January 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, January 30th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/30/2014
John D. Rockefeller typed letter signed. Dated 2 August 1915, just four years after Standard Oil was found to be in violation of the Sherman Anti-trust Act, letter addressed to one Mrs. DeLapp on his personal stationery reads in part, ''I thank you for the kind words of greeting on my birthday, which I cordially reciprocate. I am pleased to hear of Mr. DeLapp's enthusiasm in connection with his agricultural studies...[signed] John D. Rockefeller''. Single-page letter on card-style stationery measures 5.75'' x 7.75''. Toning and creasing, else near fine.
John D. Rockefeller Typed Letter Signed -- ''...have a pleasant and profitable summer...''
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