Dear Madam:

I regret to say that I do not know anyone I can reommend to you as a husband. You can doubtless make a better selection than I can, as you know the kind of man you want. Of course, it may be very hard to find him, but no harder for you than me.

Very truly yours,
W.J. Gaynor
Mayor, New York City


Circa 1910. Reproduced in New York Press, December 20-26, 2000.