[Rarebooks] William James' Retirement

[Mark Stirling]

For Sale from Up-Country Letters, South Lake Tahoe, California:

 

James, William.   Autograph Letter, Signed, to Charles W. Eliot.  Dec. 12, no year but 1907.  One sheet folded to make 4 pp., all are used.  A cordial, sentimental letter informing President Eliot that he would be sending his resignation to the Trustees of Harvard University.  "...I have taken long to come to my decision, and feel now absolutely no doubts about the matter.  Both for objective and subjective reasons I am sure that it is the wisest course."  He then thanks and praises President Eliot for his support and friendship and hopes the rumors that Eliot is planning to resign are untrue, "...for the University could suffer no greater calamity...".  Folded for mailing, a Fine letter.    $1500

 

 

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