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Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 9, 2021
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Nov 10, 2021
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$2,000 -
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$1,875
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Lot Description
WRIGHT, Frank Lloyd (1869-1959). Autograph letter signed ("F. LL. W/"), to Jesse "Cary" Caraway. New York, 21 March 1955.
1 page, 8vo, on Plaza Hotel stationery, creased, with original hand-addressed stamped envelope, creased, ink slightly smudged.
Wright writes regarding the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation: "We were getting a little apprehensive - feeling our thanks to our many friends for their contributions would seem tardy...The bill in the assembly is a bit disappointing -- because I thought some actual consensus was to be legally made specific to our Foundation as a reward for service already rendered, etc. I want to meet with the special committee and the Governor. [Hust?] met him downstairs is arranging this for me. meantime - thanks for all you've done the best to yours. Affectionately."
In 1954, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Wright owed $10,000 in back taxes on Taliesin, despite his argument that Taliesin was primarily a school and should therefore be tax exempt. Caraway suggested that Wright’s friends should express their appreciation and take up a collection.
Property of the Caraway Family

