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AUTOGRAPH LETTER regarding dividends on an insurance policy SIGNED BY HENRY C. POTTER Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York known for his interest in social reform and politics.

1884 · réf. 96369 — 96 Fourth Avenue New York City June 11 1884. 1884. Fine. - Over 60 words penned on both sides of 5-5/8 inch high by 5-1/4 inch wide creamy white paper. Bishop Potter writes to a Mr. Lloyd regarding dividends on 2 insurance policies. Signed "H. C. Potter". Folded vertically down the center else fine. The address 96th Fourth Avenue was the location of Grace Church School and the Church houses. Henry C. Potter 1835-1908 was the seventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. In 1892 during his administration the cornerstone of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine was laid. Potter was notable for his interest in social reform and politics. While he was rector of Grace Church New York 1868-1884 he worked to inaugurate working men's clubs day nurseries and kindergartens and long after he became bishop he continued to take part in the summer work of missions on the east side of New York City. In 1900 he attacked the Tammany Hall administration accusing the city of protecting vice and helped lead a reform movement which elected a new mayor. 96 Fourth Avenue, New York City, June 11, 1884. unknown