Letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns, June 30, 1893.
Title
Letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns, June 30, 1893.
Creator
Drexel, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1826-1893
Date
1893-06-30
Description
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, Drexel expresses his opinion on current political events, condemning James D. Cameron, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, for his support of the populist silver movement, accusing him of having interests in silver and calling him a demagogue. On the other hand, he praises Grover Cleveland in the matter, writing "He is an honest man & a statesman." Drexel died of a heart attack in his room around noon that day.
Format
letter
Source
MC.00.001 Drexel Family Collection
Drexel University Archives
Publisher
Drexel University
Identifier
20070290021
Rights
Public domain, digitized by Drexel University Archives. Please credit the “Drexel University Archives, Drexel University” in the case of image use and reproduction. Please contact the Drexel University Archives with questions.
Type
still image
Language
English
Original Format
letter
Citation
Drexel, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1826-1893, “Letter from A.J. Drexel to Walter Burns, June 30, 1893.,” Drexel Exhibits, accessed April 17, 2024, https://drexelexhibits.omeka.net/items/show/54.
Item Relations
| Item: Anthony Joseph Drexel | Creator | This Item |