^Lot 363 Louis Sherry

Restaurateur, caterer, confectioner and hotelier (1855–1926) during the Gilded Age and early 20th century. His name is typically associated with an upscale brand of candy and ice cream, TLS, one page, 7.75 x 11, personal letterhead, January 5, 1895. Brief letter to a woman. In full: “Your favor of the second received and contents noted. I have booked the date January nineteenth for your tea as requested.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few creases and wrinkles, and a couple blocks of toning to upper half of letter.