Lot 865: HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER (1830-1913). American

HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER (1830-1913). American industrialist, pioneer Florida real estate promoter, railroad developer and associate of John D. Rockefeller in the development of Standard Oil Company. TLS "H. M. Flagler," 1p, 8"x10", Palm Beach, Mar 4, 1908 On his personal Palm Beach letter letterhead to William V. Hester at the Hotel Royal Poinciana. In full, "I thank you for your favor of the 3rd inst. enclosing article in Brooklyn Daily Eagle, entitled 'The Oil Industry in America,' which I shall read with interest. Yours very truly..." Darkly signed. Light general toning; minor edge wrinkling; tiny abrasion on verso; mailing fold barely touches top of few letters of signature; else near Fine with large bold signature area. Est: $300-500