Lot 357
LeGallienne, Richard (1866-1947). British poet.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Richard Le Gallienne"). Three pages, 7½ x 5½", Rowayton, Connecticut, May 31, 1917. To the Honorable W.G. McAdoo, then Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department docket on verso and several staple holes at top and bottom of text, signature is not affected. Stain at upper left on first page. In very good condition.
Reluctantly appealing on the grounds of previous acquaintance, LeGallienne asks for McAdoo's assistance in clearing up a misunderstanding involving a chauffeur currently being detained at Ellis Island: "…I hate to trouble you, just now, when your hands are so full of world affairs…" The piece offered here represents an interesting connection of early 20th century personages -- McAdoo (to whom the letter is addressed) married President Wilson's daughter, Eleanor, and later served as Senator from California, while Le Gallienne's own daughter Eva was one of the important figures on the 20th century stage and Le Gallienne himself was very popular on both sides of the Atlantic.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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