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Letter Signed.

LAWSON, Victor F. (1850-1925).

This innovative Chicago publisher (1876-88) came up with the idea of using young boys to hawk his "Chicago Daily News"; he also served as president of Associated Press (1894-1900) and was a powerful leader for civic reform. LS, 1p, 4 3/4" X 6¼", Green Lake, WI, 1914 October 13. Addressed to Seymour Eaton (1859-1916), Canadian-born literary and marketing genius best known for the Teddy-G and Teddy-B illustrated series he created. Near fine. On pale green letterhead, Lawson sends "Thanks for sympathy in the great bereavement that has come to me." Lawson wife of 34 years, Jessie Bradley, daughter of a prominent Chicago family, had died shortly before. Item #28691

Price: $95.00