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Levi P. Morton autographed handwritten letter (ALS), dated December 30 (no year), on personal business stationery of Morton, Bliss & Co., 28 Nassau Street, New York. Written in bold black ink and signed "L. P. Morton" at the conclusion.

Addressed to G. A. Townsend, Esq., the letter expresses Morton's appreciation for the recipient's kind words and discusses a proposed interview and their recent acquaintance.

Morton writes, in part:

"accept my best thanks for all yr kind words."

The letter is written on stationery from Morton, Bliss & Co., the prominent New York banking firm associated with Morton before and during his political career. The firm was involved in international finance and helped establish Morton as one of the leading American financiers of the Gilded Age.

The letter measures approximately 5 x 7.5 inches. Fine condition with original mailing folds, light age toning, minor handling wear, and a contemporary notation reading "Personal" at the upper left.

Levi Parsons Morton (1824–1920) was an American banker, diplomat, and Republican politician who served as the 22nd Vice President of the United States from 1889 to 1893 under President Benjamin Harrison. Before becoming vice president, Morton served in the United States House of Representatives from 1879 to 1881 and as United States Minister to France from 1881 to 1885. He later served as the 31st Governor of New York from 1895 to 1896. A successful financier, Morton established the banking firm L. P. Morton & Co., which subsequently became Morton, Bliss & Co. He remained an influential figure in American banking and Republican politics throughout the late 19th century.

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