Item 58: Letter from Levi P[arsons]. Morton to S. Edward Young, 1892 June 18
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 58
Dates
- Created: 1892 June 18
Creator
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
10 ΒΌ in. x 8 in.
Description:
This is a letter from Levi Parsons Morton to S. Edward Young on June 18, 1892. The letter informs Young that he can not attend the event. The author of this letter, Levi Morton, was born in Vermont in 1824. Morton served as the United States ambassador to France, the 22nd vice president of the U.S., and governor of New York. He was also elected to the House of Representatives twice. At the time of this letter, Morton was serving as Vice President of the United States. Young asks for his attendance to an event, which he respectfully declines, likely due to commitments associated with his office.
Location:
Ellerslie, Rhinecliff-on-Hudson
Transcription:
June 18, 1892
Revd [revered] & Dear sir
I regret to say in reply to your nots[sic, notes] that my engagements render it impossible for me to accept your invitation to be present at the opening day of your Auditorium on the 26th instant
Very truly sir
Levi P. Morton
Rev S. Edward Young
Creator
Repository Details
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu