signed
by HENRY GEORGE
HENRY GEORGE (1839-1897). George was an American economist and writer with influential views on property rights, known as Georgism. He wrote the notable book Progress and Poverty. ALS. 1pg. September 27, 1889. New York. An autograph letter signed “Henry George”. On letterhead of The Standard, the New York City-based periodical that he founded and edited, George wrote to a James Clark on behalf of a journalist looking for work in New York City. “Dear sir: Will you permit me to recommend Mr. W. E. Hicks friend of the St. Louis Post Dispatch who has recently returned from Europe and desires to go to work in this city. Mr Hicks is an extremely active and capable newspaper man. Yours truly Henry George”. The letter is in fine condition. (Inventory #: 3922)