Autograph Note Signed.
Sir Otto was an influential, well-respected British civil servant once described as "by all means... one of the most able men ever to enter Treasury chambers," where he long served as financial controller; also a director of the Bank of England. Item #40496
ANS, 1p, 4 3/4" X 7½", London, England, n.y. [ca. 1915] February 5. Addressed to Mr. L.J. Binns. Near fine. On "Treasury Chambers, / Whitehall, S.W." letterhead, Niemeyer writes, "Mr. [McKenna?] wishes me to return to you the drawing with his autograph, enclosed," boldly signed. "McKenna" would be Niemeyer's boss, Reginald McKenna (1863-1943), British banker who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer 1915-16 when Niemeyer was still an underling there. An attractive and early example.
Price: $55.00