ALS from Librarian Edward S. Holden on USMA Library letterhead.
1903. Ephemera. Fully signed letter from Holden dated April 25th, 1903 as attorney asking after Mary Banks' papers. Holden was a West Point graduate (1870), astronomer, professor of mathematics, lawyer and ultimately Librarian at West Point Military Academy (1901-1914). He was also the 5th president of the University of California, first director of the Lick Observatory and founder of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 8 x 10.5", cream USMA Library letterhead, with manuscript writing in ink, original folds, staple mark at top, slight ruffle at edge, one corner creased, not affecting text. Very good condition. Item #23374
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