Distinguished American architect (1853-1906) who was a leading figure of the 'Beaux Arts' movement, best known for his opulent mansions and for the second Madison Square Garden. He was fatally shot and killed in the roof garden theatre of the Landmark by the husband of actress Evelyn Nesbit in retribution for a long-ago affair. TLS signed “S. White,” one page, 8 x 10.25, McKim, Mead and White letterhead, May 29, 1896. Letter to F. W. MacMonnies, in full: "The University of Virginia (which burned Down) had a copy of Raphael's School of Athens in the Vatican, and they desire if possible to get another copy, putting two of Raphael's 'Sibyls' in the lunettes above. Their idea is to set aside or get a gift of $2,500 to this end. Of course, I do not know whether any definite arrangement could be made, but I write to you to know if you do not think it would be possible for the Frenchmen who are in Rome or going to Rome to do this, with the aid of Italian Strikers whom they could employ." In fine condition, with two small filing holes in upper right blank area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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