Late 19th Century Personal Correspondence of Sir Roderick William Cameron From His New Address on Madison Avenue, Future Site of the Cameron Building

On offer is a personal letter from R. W. Cameron written on an RWC embossed card from 810 Fifth Avenue. The RWC crest logo in blue embossed ink is on the top left corner including the motto “HINC ORIOR” (From Here I Rise). The printed address has been crossed out and “185 Madison Ave.” is written in, a later address of his in New York city. It is noted as “Monday A.M.”, though there is no date. Sir Roderick’s name appears in two additional places, once on the outer fold of the card, and another on the right page interior in pencil and a different hand.

The body reads:

My Dear Moir,
I have consulted Margaret and we both reply yes to your request. Do not style her Daisy in the programme, her signature is Margaret S.E Cameron. It is a very long time since I have seen you and we would all be glad if you would renew your visits. I would also be very much pleased to see your father, please say to him that I have pleasant recollections of our cheery days at Lake Dunmore when we amused ourselves with Euchre and the happy companionship of our wives and children.
(closing)
R.W. Cameron

Sir Roderick Cameron was a Canadian and American businessman noted for co-founding the R. W. Cameron and Company shipping line in New York City, as well as for his role as an official representative of Canada and Australia at several international exhibitions during the 1870s and 1880s.

185 Madison Ave residence from where this letter was written history:
The Cameron Building New York 185 Madison Ave was completed in 1912. Designed by Clinton & Russell for Margaret S.E. Cameron (1867–1919), daughter of Sir Roderick William Cameron. The  Cameron Building replaced two brownstones and was one of the first buildings pushing the shift of the neighbourhood from residential to a commercial use.

This folded card measures 4 x 5-⅞ inches. There is some rust staining from a paperclip along the top, and remnants of prior mounting on the back. Condition is Good.