[Jules S. Bache, German-born American banker and philanthropist.] Typed Letter Signed ('Jules') to the English biographer H. E. Wortham, regarding his seventieth birthday, the death of friends, the current 'crisis' and Wortham's latest book.

Author: 
Jules S. Bache [Jules Semon Bache; Jules Bache] (1861-1944), German-born American banker, art collector and philanthropist [Hugh Evelyn Wortham (1884-1959), biographer of General Gordon]
Publication details: 
On his letterhead, 42 Broadway, New York. 19 November 1931.
£80.00
SKU: 14295

1p., 4to. In fair condition, on lightly aged and creased paper. Addressed to 'Hugh Wortham, Esq., | 75 Courtfield Gardens, | London, S.W.5, England'. Signed in green ink. He has received Wortham's book (probably 'The Delightful Profession: Edward VII, A Study in Kingship', published that year). He is 'still in the midst of a rather big book', but once he has finished it, he will send his comments on Wortham's. Turning to his 'Anniversary' (seventieth birthday) he writes: 'It has been saddened somewhat by the numerous deaths in the family, but at my age one gets accustomed to one's contemporaries passing out, and I am getting to be somewhat philosophical in connection with them.' Apparently regarding the Great Depression, he comments, not exactly presciently: 'Incidentally, I believe this crisis is rapidly passing, and it is one burial at which I shall be really happy.' The letter ends with the usual courtesies.