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JUNIUS SPENCER MORGAN Signed Letter, 1881

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Autograph of Legendary Banker Junius Spencer Morgan

JUNIUS SPENCER MORGAN, J.P. Morgan's Father.
October 11, 1881, Manuscript Letter Signed, "J.S. Morgan," on his 22 Broad Street, London letterhead, 10" x 8", Very Fine. Addressed to "The Merchants National Bank, Burlington Vt." The letter reads: "Gentlemen, We wrote you 8th inst., as per accompanying duplicate, and beg to advise that we have today sent Messr. Drexel Morgan & Co. for your account Certificate of Inspection & analysis for the 147 street Blooms[?] & 'Italy' referred to in our letter of 6th inst. We are, Gentlemen, Yours truly, J.S. Morgan." Excellent letter--scarce signature!
Already a wealthy man from his interests in various dry-goods ventures, Morgan became a partner in the London-based international banking firm of George Peabody and Company in 1854. In 1864, Morgan became head of the Peabody firm which, soon changed its name to J.S. Morgan & Co. The firm was one of the major financial links between the U.S. and England during much of the last half of the 19th century.

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