ALS as president, one page both sides, 4.5 x 6.75, Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay letterhead, July 27, 1896. Letter to publisher A. E. Kern, in part: "I fully appreciate your consideration in offering the pages…for my use in expressing my view I may desire to make public concerning our financial situation and perils. I am not absolutely certain that I see my path of duty in this matter, but I am not inclined at this time to publicly discuss the subject in the manner you suggest." In fine condition, with two tiny tape stains to the top of the second page.Format: ALS