Item 78: Letter from Frances F. Cleveland to Charles Penrose, with Envelope, 1907 April 28
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 78
Dates
- Created: 1907 April 28
Creator
- Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908. (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter/Envelope
Condition Note:
Perfect/okay. No notable damage.
Measurements:
6 ½ in. x 4 ¾ in. (letter closed); 9 ½ in. x 6 ½ in. (letter open); 5 in. x 3 ⅜ in. (envelope)
Description:
This letter dated April 28, 1907, is written by Francis F. Cleveland, the wife and first lady of Grover Cleveland. In the letter, Cleveland is writing a remorseful rejection to an invitation by Penrose to a dance being held at the Charles Club House.
Location:
Westland, Princeton, New Jersey.
Transcription:
{envelope}
Mr Cha[rle]s. Penrose.
63 Seventy-Nine Hall.
{letter, front}
Westland Princeton New Jersey Dear Mr Penrose:- I am sorry that I shall probably be unable to attend the Dance to be given at the Charles Club House, Friday evening. May 24th, could I be there I should be most happy to accept your courteous invitation, on behalf of
Second Page:
the club, to act as Patroness. Sincerely Frances F. Cleveland. 28 Apr[il]: [19]07
{letter, front}
Westland Princeton New Jersey Dear Mr Penrose:- I am sorry that I shall probably be unable to attend the Dance to be given at the Charles Club House, Friday evening. May 24th, could I be there I should be most happy to accept your courteous invitation, on behalf of
Second Page:
the club, to act as Patroness. Sincerely Frances F. Cleveland. 28 Apr[il]: [19]07
Creator
- Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908. (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu