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Letter to William J. Gaynor

Henry Clay FrickMay 27, 1912

Frick Art Reference Library

Frick Art Reference Library
New York, United States

  • Title: Letter to William J. Gaynor
  • Creator: Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919)
  • Date Created: May 27, 1912
  • Transcript:
    Hon. William J. Gaynor, Mayor, City of New York. My dear Mr. Mayor: As owner of the Lenox Library property, on which site it is my purpose to build a private residence, I have the honor of proposing that the Library Building be removed and re-erected in some public place for such municipal purpose as you may determine. If this proposition be accepted, I hereby offer to remove and re-erect the building at my expense, ready to be re-fitted as to its interior by the City at its expense. Very respectfully, [Henry Clay Frick]
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  • Original Source: Henry Clay Frick Papers, Series VIII: Letterpress Copybooks
  • Rights: The Frick Collection/Frick Art Reference Library Archives, Reference: HCFFD000178
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