This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/4/2008.
Six page letter on “American YMCA On Active Service With The American Expeditionary Force” dated 11/12/1917, handwritten and signed in black fountain pen by the “father of basketball” Dr. James Naismith. Content regards love for his family, the Boy Scouts, our troops in WWI, etc. Letter shows folding and creasing with some edge wear, signed “Papa Jim.” Signature grades a 7 to 8. Accompanied by a LOA from JSA.