Letter to Gilbert Dobbs from Otto Wurzburg

Author: Otto Wurzburg (1875-1951) signedYear: 1923Publisher: Self WrittenPlace: Grand RapidsDescription:2 page (on one sheet written on recto and verso) hand written letter. Quarto (10 1/2" x 8") with original folds for mailing dated July 9, 1923 and posted from Grand Rapids, Michigan. signed by the Otto Wurzburg with the original envelope.The letter discusses mutual ailments and health as well as the aliments in the families. But, goes on to exclaims how "Caissa" mates can brighten up one life and existence. Then he continues with discussion of several problems that have been created. Otto B. Wurzburg was an American composer and worked full time in the U S Post Office, but also was an accomplished problemist, who was one of the secretaries of the Good Companion Club. The cover of the first issue of Chess Review featured a chess problem composed by Otto Wurzburg. Kashdan, who was the edditor, was one of the world's premier problem solvers of the 1920s and 1930s. His interest in compos