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Walter P. Chrysler

A millionaire’s advice to his son: “Work hard and play whenever you get an opportunity”

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A millionaire’s advice to his son: “Work hard and play whenever you get an opportunity”

Automotive mogul (1875–1940) who founded the Chrysler Corporation. TLS signed “Dad,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, October 6, 1924. Chrysler writes to his son, Walter, Jr., at the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut. In part: “I do not want you to think that you have to answer my letters right away or answer all of them for I know you are busy with your studies and it takes a lot of your time…. I am awfully glad you have ordered your suit and hope that you will like it. I will put the football game on my calendar for November 14th and will see if it is possible for us to get down, and will try not to forget that parents are allowed on week-ends and will come down the first opportunity. I know that you are digging right in and going to make good at Hotchkiss one hundred percent. Work hard and play whenever you get an opportunity. I hope you received everything we sent you. If you want to, play tennis, golf, etc.; get plenty of exercise….” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Intersecting mailing folds, otherwise fine, fresh condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #327 - Ended November 14, 2007