Thomas J. Watson, Sr. and Jr.

Two TLSs from IBM executives Thomas J. Watson and his namesake, Thomas J. Watson, Jr., both one page, 7.25 x 7.5 and 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead. The letter from Watson, Sr., signed “Thos. J. Watson,” dated February 20, 1940, reads, in part: “I have just received your letter advising me that I was elected a Director of the France-America Society at the annual meeting held on February 5th, and I am pleased to accept.” The letter from Watson, Jr., signed “T. J. Watson, Jr.,” dated April 18, 1961, in part: “I certainly appreciate your kind remarks and am flattered that you should want an autographed picture of me…Unfortunately my travels do not bring me to Arizona too often, but I am familiar with its beneficial climate.” In overall fine condition.

Thomas J. Watson, Sr. (1874-1956) founded IBM and built it into one of the most powerful companies in the world. He was one of the richest men of his time and was called the world's greatest salesman when he died. Thomas J. Watson, Jr. (1914–1993) served as the second IBM president, the 11th national president of the Boy Scouts of America, and the 16th United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union.