Second engineer on board the Titanic, who perished on board when it sank. ALS signed “Dad,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, White Star Line to South Africa and Australia letterhead, January 21, 1902. Letter to his son George. In part: “I see by the date it is your Birthday tomorrow so I send you this letter wishing you a many happy returns of the day & I hope you will be a little man on your Birthday and give your Darling Mother a good kiss for Dear Dad…I am pleased that you enjoyed your Xmas and also pleased you thought of Dad who was thousands of miles away, but I will soon be home and then we shall have our Xmas.” In fine condition, with a small separation to central horizontal fold and some scattered toning and foxing. RR Auction COA.
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