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Box 1

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Irving, Washington (1783-1859). American author and diplomat. ALS, letter sheet, 1p, 9"x 8" (4to), New York, Addressed to Joshua Bates. Very fine. Moderate browning, very slight foxing. Letter of introduction for Rev. A. Schermerhorn. Accompanied by printed portrait of Irving by M.J. Danforth., March 17, 1835

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 28
Scope and Content From the Collection: This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue...
Dates: March 17, 1835