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Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973 to Arthur Ruhl

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09761.26 Author/Creator: Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973 Place Written: Ithaca, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 30 December 1922 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 27.9 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

One letter from "Morris B." addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated December 30, 1922. Expresses his joy in Ruhl returning to the United States. Morris admits not wanting Ruhl's job responsibility as administrator. Follows up on his academic pursuits, travelling over the summer in Europe, and invites Ruhl to Ithaca on his way to New York from Chicago.

Ruhl, Arthur, 1876-1935
Bishop, Morris, 1893-1973

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