MELLON ANDREW W Autograph Letter Signed A W Mellon

Sale 1965 - Lot 61

Price Realized: $ 431

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Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750

MELLON, ANDREW W. Autograph Letter Signed, "A. W. Mellon," to Governor William Sproul, thanking him for his efforts to appoint Mellon to President Harding's cabinet, and admitting that he has no desire for the job but will accept if asked. 2 pages, folded 8vo sheet, personal stationery. Pittsburgh, 4 February 1921

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". . . The responsibilites of that post have appeared to me so formidable that I have had no desire to undertake the task, and have had at no time any part in the suggestion or promotion of my name. However it now seems probable that I shall have to take offer of the appointment and brace myself up to its acceptance . . ."