Nov 29, 2012 - Sale 2296

Sale 2296 - Lot 106

Price Realized: $ 2,640
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400
"JOIN ME IN A SPIRIT OF RIGHT AND REASON" PULITZER, JOSEPH. Autograph Letter Signed, to printing press manufacturer R. Hoe & Co. ("Gentlemen"), stating that he cannot accept their statement as it is inconsistent with the statements of their agent, but expressing willingness to settle the matter, and inviting them to set a time on Friday to meet. 1 page, 8vo, "Hoffman House" stationery; minor scattered creases and soiling, folds. New York, 18 April 1883
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". . . I regret to say that I cannot consider the enclosed statement as correct. It is surprisingly inconsistent with our record of the facts and the admissions and offers of your own agent.
"I am however more than willing to settle . . . if you will join me in a spirit of right and reason. In that spirit I feel certain there can be no difficulty whatever to arrive at a just conclusion. If you desire it and will fix a definite hour I will call on you . . . ."