ALS signed “Geo. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, August 28, 1934. Letter to Floyd Anderson. In part: “A letter from my dear handsome boy ‘Floyd’ is always doubly welcome. A large box of silk cocoons from North Ala. has just come in for me to investigate their fitness for silk and possibly paper…There are so many things I want my dear boy to do along the lines of practical science for which you have such remarkable fitness…A man brought his little afflicted boy down from Washington D. C. last week and new ones are coming all the time…I wish you write me a brief story of your case, and how the treatment has benefitted you.” Intersecting folds, a uniform shade of toning, and light show-through from writing on opposite side, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Carver’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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