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- Creator is exactly "Drexel, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1826-1893"
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Letter from Anthony J. Drexel to his son John R. Drexel, March 15, 1890.
We believe the "Patti" mentioned in the letter could be Adelina Patti (1843-1919), a famous Italian opera singer at the time. Patti is one of the most famous Sopranos in history and had an unmatched quality of the bel canto technique. She toured…
Letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns, June 30, 1893.
A letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns written on the day of Drexel's death, June 30, 1893. He reports that his health is improving and he has "a most careful nurse and lots of sympathizing friends who are very kind." Besides writing of business,…
Letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns, June 29, 1893.
A letter dated June 29, 1893 from Anthony J. Drexel to Walter Burns, brother-in-law to J.P. Morgan and partner at the J.S. Morgan & Co. office in London. Drexel writes from his room in Carlsbad, Czech Republic, where he was taking a solo holiday.…