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1882 NEW YORK GOTHAMS (GIANTS) NATIONAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Group of three documents regarding the application for membership of the New York franchise in the National League. Includes a document dated September 22nd, 1882 on The Continental (Philadelphia) hotel stationary which reads in part The New York Ball Club of N.Y. City hereby applies for League membership and is signed by original New York Gothams (Giants) owner John Day and countersigned by Acting President of The National League Arthur Soden. A second document dated November 12th, 1882, reiterates the request and again is signed by John Day. The third document dated October 27th, 1920 is addressed to the then owner of the Giants, Charles Stoneham, explaining that the applications were found in some old papers and that they may be of some sentimental interest.
6 1/2 x 9 in. and smaller
Group of three documents regarding the application for membership of the New York franchise in the National League. Includes a document dated September 22nd, 1882 on The Continental (Philadelphia) hotel stationary which reads in part The New York Ball Club of N.Y. City hereby applies for League membership and is signed by original New York Gothams (Giants) owner John Day and countersigned by Acting President of The National League Arthur Soden. A second document dated November 12th, 1882, reiterates the request and again is signed by John Day. The third document dated October 27th, 1920 is addressed to the then owner of the Giants, Charles Stoneham, explaining that the applications were found in some old papers and that they may be of some sentimental interest.
6 1/2 x 9 in. and smaller