H.O. Tallmadge 1901 Signed Letter - Hosted Founding USGA Dinner in 1894 JSA ALOA

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H.O. Tallmadge 1901 Signed Letter - Hosted Founding USGA Dinner in 1894

Mr. Tallmadge was a significant party to the formation of the United States Golf Association. He hosted that organizations founding dinner in 1894, and was appointed the first secretary of the U.S.G.A in 1895. This exquisite letter on embossed stationery recommends a perspective invitee for membership in the first golf club in the United States, St. Andrews. Composed in tenth strength to this day fountain pen with a signature that can not be improved on. Page presents original mail fold otherwise in NR/MT condition. James Spence Authentication has favorably reviewed this autograph from H.O. Tallmadge - one of the founders of the U.S.G.A.

James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the signature and their auction letter of authenticity will come with this lot.

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