Handwritten letter on Olympic Ball Club stationary, dated May 24th, 1867, from the Olympic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia to the West Philadelphia Base Ball Club by W. H. Faber, the secretary of the Olympic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia to A. C. Hanier, secretary of the West Philadelphia Base Ball Club, offering his regrets at having to cancel a previously scheduled game, Sir, The Board of Directors request me to notify you that it will be utterly impossible to play your Club the game promised for next Monday on account of the absence of 3 of our players and having no substitutes to put in so as to give you any kind of a game. Feeling very sorry to thus disappoint you. I remain Yours W. H. Faber Secy. I will give you timely notice when we will play you. To: A. C. Hanier Secy W. P. B. B. Club. Written in black ink. Overall Excellent condition.
5 ¼ x 8 ¼ in.

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