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Bavarian-born American businessman (1845-1912) who was co-owner of Macy's department store with his brother, Nathan, and who also briefly served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for the state of New York. He died with his wife, Ida, in the sinking of the Titanic. Their final hours were documented in several theatrical accounts of the disaster, which famously recaptured Ida’s decision not to leave her husband behind. Eyewitnesses noted seeing Isidor and Ida arm-in-arm on the sinking deck, a scene described as a ‘most remarkable exhibition of love and devotion.’ TLS, one page, 5 x 7.75, personal letterhead, March 14, 1902. Letter to William E. Dodge, Jr., vice president of the New York Chamber of Commerce, in full: “I am in receipt of your favor of the 13th inst. this morning. I have been absent from the city for the last five weeks, and that accounts for my not having been able to attend the meetings of the committee. I see no reason why the informal action of those members of the committee who were present and tentatively decided upon the course outlined in your letter should not be approved of. It certainly meets entirely with my approval.” In fine condition.
William Earl Dodge, Jr. (1832–1903) was the eldest son of New York Congressman William E. Dodge Sr. (1805–1883), a co-founder of the import firm Phelps Dodge Corporation with Anson Greene Phelps. Dodge, Jr. later became one of two controlling partners in Phelps Dodge, then one of the largest copper mining corporations in the United States.
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