1922 Typed Letter on Corporate Stationary Bearing the Signature of Montreal Businessman William Birks

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On offer is a typed letter from William M. Birks (1868-1950) dated in Montreal, June 22, 1922. Written on Henry Birks & Sons Ltd. letterhead, the letter is thanking Montreal journa list C. L. Sibley for the biographical sketch that has been written of his the Birks history, including a correction and requesting the special printing of some proofs. A handwritten note in pencil appears at the bottom that reads “Je ne sais si cette lettre nous sera utile” (I don't know if this letter will be useful to us) with unidentified initials, seemingly unrelated to the content of the letter. William M. Birks Montreal businessman; son of Henry Birks, founder of Birks Jeweller. William held a variety of significant posts, including Vice-Presidency of Henry Birks and Company, Governor of McGill University, President of the Association of Canadian Clubs (1920), and President of the Montreal Board of Trade (1922). He also vigorously promoted church union and was interested in church architecture. A single page, 8 x 10 inches, on Henry Birks & Sons Ltd. letterhead. Displays age toning and minor edge imperfections. Evidence of original folds plus a half-fold seam. Fold slits exist at several seams. Fair condition. Show more