November 21, 1890

William Steinway discovers that his nephew Charles H. Steinway has overdrawn his Steinway & Sons spending account by $24,000. Together with Henry W.T. Steinway, who has also borrowed liberally from the company’s funds, Charles H. Steinway has withdrawn $132,000 in 10 months. William Steinway reprimands his nephew Charles in a “fatherly letter”.