Lot 184: Autographs: William Backhouse Astor

William Backhouse Astor. Real estate magnate (1792–1875), son of John Jacob Astor, and at one time the richest man in America. ALS signed "W. B. Astor" one page, 4.5 x 7.25, October 20, 1869. Letter to author Mansfield Tracy Walworth thanking him for a copy of his novel Warwick. In full: "I acknowledge your note of the 15th just received, and beg you to accept many thanks for your kind consideration in presenting me with a copy of ‘Warwick.’” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature. Interesting to note that Walworth would achieve notoriety in 1873, having been brutally murdered by his nineteen year old son in a cold and calculated plot. RRAuction COA.