This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/23/2019
Baseball, a game of stats & minutia, was laid out in the 1800's by the 'Father of Baseball' Alexander Cartwright and his fellow New York Kickerbocker teammates. Offered here is a rare manuscript one page 8" x 10" document, signed “A. J. Cartwright,” in bold black ink. To his family's executor, Washington Durbrow, regarding personal finances between February 15 and March 11, 1872, in full: "This contains a/e amount with Him as Executor of my Father and Mother’s Estate the amt due me—is invested in my name by my Brother Benjamin—the Interest to go to my Sister Kate, till otherwise ordered by me—the Principle is part of my Estate. Kate to have the income so long as she needs it, or till my own wife or children absolutely require it.” Signed at the conclusion by Cartwright, who adds “Honolulu March 11, 72.” In the left border, Cartwright writes vertically in pencil: “The principal was after Benjamin death sent to me the interest and sum I have always sent to my sister Kate—AJC.” Overall in fine condition with minor saturation, vertical folds, discoloration & handling wear. Authenticated by Beckett/BAS with a full letter of authenticity.