What do you think of this letter?

[Jcfowler6]

I came across this letter. Wondering what you all think. Any ideas on value? Would you say this is letter from Stuffy McInnis?

Any help much appreciated.

Regards

Jon




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[cookie]

I think you have a great piece.Stuffy was one of the early stars of the game having played with some of the early 1900 PHIL. A,S teams .Even though he signs his name "stuffy';the fact that he makes reference to" mrs mciness"is cool in that you are still get his full sig .I am thinking the value with the interesting content might make the piece about 400.00.If you had the original envelope with it might increase the price a bit.

[bgar3]

Yes, I think it is a McGinnis letter. No idea of value, but, to me letters with some content like this one are far superior to other things that might have a full autograph. Also, McGinnis did stop coaching at Harvard in 1954, as the letter suggests.

[cookie]

Jon, i was wondering if you would be interested in selling this letter? you can reply through private message.Thanks, Cookie

[JollyElm]

I thought we established a rule that you must provide a transcript whenever posting handwritten letters/autographs?

Here's what I got:

June 7, 1954

Dear Mr. Ellis,

Enclosed find tickets for you and Mrs. Ellis for the Yale game on the 16th.

My thanks for your very kind letter - I appreciate your sentiments, perhaps doubly so at this time, as I am leaving Harvard at the close of the season.

I have enjoyed our association and your support thru good days and bad.

Mrs. McInnis joins me in sending every good wish to you both.

Sincerely,
“Stuffy”

[Jcfowler6]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I thought we established a rule that you must provide a transcript whenever posting handwritten letters/autographs?



Here's what I got:



June 7, 1954



Dear Mr. Ellis,



Enclosed find tickets for you and Mrs. Ellis for the Yale game on the 16th.



My thanks for your very kind letter - I appreciate your sentiments, perhaps doubly so at this time, as I am leaving Harvard at the close of the season.



I have enjoyed our association and your support thru good days and bad.



Mrs. McInnis joins me in sending every good wish to you both.



Sincerely,

“Stuffy”

Thanks Darren. A good rule that I was unaware of. Much appreciated for the help.


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[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Jcfowler6

Thanks Darren. A good rule that I was unaware of. Much appreciated for the help.

Oh, I was just being facetious. It was a 'rule' I somewhat humorously suggested a while back to save anyone reading a thread like this some time.

[Jcfowler6]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Oh, I was just being facetious. It was a 'rule' I somewhat humorously suggested a while back to save anyone reading a thread like this some time.

Gotcha. I like the “rule”.


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[Baseball Fan]

This has nothing to do with the original post but figured I wouldn’t clutter up the board.

For those who know Ban Johnson autographs, does this letter look good?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Ban-Johnson-C...1/362241739640

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by Baseball Fan

This has nothing to do with the original post but figured I wouldn’t clutter up the board.

For those who know Ban Johnson autographs, does this letter look good?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Ban-Johnson-C...1/362241739640

Good autograph, see other threads on the seller.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Baseball Fan

This has nothing to do with the original post but figured I wouldn’t clutter up the board.

For those who know Ban Johnson autographs, does this letter look good?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Ban-Johnson-C...1/362241739640

My only advice is never for any reason ask that seller any questions during the auction.

[Baseball Fan]

Originally Posted by bnorth

My only advice is never for any reason ask that seller any questions during the auction.

I feel I’m missing a great past thread or something. Haha.

[Baseball Fan]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

Good autograph, see other threads on the seller.

Ah, so yes, there are past threads.

Thank you.