Arthur Rostron

ALS signed "A. H. Rostron," one page both sides, 4.25 x 3.5, "On Board the Cunard, RMS Berengaria" letterhead, January 20, 1926. Handwritten letter to his friend Louis M. Ogden, a New York socialite who was aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster and who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors. In full: "Thank you for your letter and kind Xmas present for Margaret—Minnie was upset because I told her you'd be away for Xmas & so she couldn't send you anything. Any way I brought out a card on off chance–thank goodness. We have a quick turn round this time arriving dock 10:30 a.m. & sailing 3 a.m. Thursday!!! Well—I do hope you have a Happy & Merry Xmas & a still happier New Year & every year. I'm up to my eyes in work & am tired out. However—love to both of you darlings & we want to see you." In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Rostron's own hand, with "RMS Olympia" written in the return address area.