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1919 James Naismith Handwritten Signed Letter with Signed Envelope.. Date: May 5, 1919.. Location: En route to U.S. aboa...
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Description
1919 James Naismith Handwritten Signed Letter with Signed Envelope.Date: May 5, 1919.
Location: En route to U.S. aboard ship "Rochambeau."
Length in pages: Four.
General Topics: Written to a fellow medical doctor. Discusses "our work" and that they cannot make the progress they would like. Mentions a future lecture tour and Springfield.
Quotation: "...You will enjoy working with the men who are in our Dept. as they are a loyal and earnest bunch of fellows..."
Closing signature variation: "Ever yours, Jim Nay." Rare variation!
Mailing envelope: Yes, "J. Naismith" (7/10). Also here, on verso of envelope, is what appears to be text for an emergency telegram to another doctor: "Daughter Seriously Ill, imperative you meet Rochambeau arriving Monday, Dr. Naismith." This text is 9/10.
Condition: ALS (EX), Envelope (VG). Ink 9/10.
LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction Info
2006 December Online Sports Memorabilia Auction: The Naismith Collection #70601 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2006
15th
Friday
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