[Jules S. Bache, German-born American banker and philanthropist.] Typed Letter Signed ('Jules') to the English biographer H. E. Wortham, regarding his seventieth birthday, the death of friends, the current 'crisis' and Wortham's latest book.

1p., 4to. In fair condition, on lightly aged and creased paper. Addressed to 'Hugh Wortham, Esq., | 75 Courtfield Gardens, | London, S.W.5, England'. Signed in green ink. He has received Wortham's book (probably 'The Delightful Profession: Edward VII, A Study in Kingship', published that year). He is 'still in the midst of a rather big book', but once he has finished it, he will send his comments on Wortham's. Turning to his 'Anniversary' (seventieth birthday) he writes: 'It has been saddened somewhat by the numerous deaths in the family, but at my age one gets accustomed to one's contemporaries passing out, and I am getting to be somewhat philosophical in connection with them.' Apparently regarding the Great Depression, he comments, not exactly presciently: 'Incidentally, I believe this crisis is rapidly passing, and it is one burial at which I shall be really happy.' The letter ends with the usual courtesies.