Mitchell, S.W. Letter to Dr. Walter Franklin Atlee regarding missing a meeting with Atlee's son, 1902 March

MITCHELL, [Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. Philadelphia, [circa March, 1902]. Two-page letter on two integral leaves of stationery bearing Mitchell’s printed address and black mourning borders, with each leaf measuring 8 x 5”. Short, clean separation to two folds, not affecting text, else fine. Mitchell again writes to Dr. Walter Franklin Atlee and apologizes for not being able to see his son, Dr. Lewis William Atlee, when he called at his office. Mitchell blames his failing hearing for the mishap, stating that he did not hear his secretary when she announced the younger Dr. Atlee’s arrival, and promises to write him. [See the following entry for the promised letter].