Description
Autograph letter signed, two pages (both sides), 5,25 x 8 inch, 28.11.1894, to "Mon cher ami" - concerning a young Swedish friend who asks for a helping hand from a friend with a job, written and signed in dark ink "Frederic Passy", with mild signs of wear - in fine to very fine condition.
In parts:
"Mon cher ami,
M. Suhrke, jeune Scandinave qui habite la France depuis un certain temps et désire s`y fixer, a adressé à la direction de la Compagnie la New-Yorw, une demande d`emploi. Il parle l`allemand, l`Anglais, le Francais et les langues scandinaves naturellement et connait la comptabilité. Il pourrait donc rendre de réels services pour la correspondance étrangère. Il m`est recommande tout spécialement et parait digne de l`intéret qu`on lui porte [...]
Frederic Passy"
Translated:
"My dear friend,
Mr. Suhrke, a young Scandinavian who has been living in France for some time and wishes to settle there, sent a job application to the management of the New York Company. He speaks German, English, French and Scandinavian languages naturally and knows accounting. He could therefore provide real services for foreign correspondence. He is especially recommended to me and seems worthy of the interest shown in him. [...]
Frédéric Passy"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1822-1912) French economist and a joint winner (together with Henry Dunant) of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901
Year of Birth: 1822
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