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Financier and philanthropist (1855–1937) who helped found the Gulf Oil Corporation; he also served as Secretary of the Treasury under Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. TLS signed “A. W. Mellon,” one page, 7.5 x 10, Secretary of the Treasury letterhead, January 4, 1928. Letter to famed businessman and philanthropist Nathan Straus, who co-owned two of New York City's largest department stores, R. H. Macy & Company and Abraham & Straus.
In full: "I wish to extend my congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of your birthday on January 31st. I can not let this opportunity pass without expressing the admiration which I feel not only for your long and successful career in business and for the distinguished public services which you have rendered to your city, state and nation, but above all for what you have been able to accomplish in alleviating suffering, promoting health and saving human life in your own country and throughout the world. You have shown what can be accomplished in a constructive way by a career devoted to the public interests and to the welfare of humanity." Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical plaque to an overall size of 30 x 18. In fine condition.
From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.
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