CONRAD JOSEPH Autograph Letter Signed Jph Conrad to Bookman

Sale 2446 - Lot 330

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CONRAD, JOSEPH. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jph. Conrad," to Bookman Editor James MacArthur ("Dear Mr. MacArthur"), expressing sympathy upon hearing of his wife's poor health, and hoping to meet him during a business trip. 4 pages, 8vo, personal stationery, written on a folded sheet; first page toned, horizontal fold. Stanford near Hythe, 8 December 1900

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". . . I contemplated the prospect of a friendly intercourse between us with a great and intimate satisfaction. Let us hope the health of your wife improving will enable you to return here before long. I am not likely to let the memory grow cold. I knew you before I had seen you--you must remember.
"I am coming up on strict business with [publisher Sydney S.] Pawling on Thursday. I won't have time for lunch but I do hope to be able to shake your hand . . . ."