LONGFELLOW HENRY WADSWORTH Autograph Letter Signed Henry W L

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Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350

LONGFELLOW, HENRY WADSWORTH. Autograph Letter Signed, "Henry W. Longfellow," to Mrs. A.L.P. Skillings, apologizing for the delayed reply, thanking her for sending an illuminated motto as a birthday present, and complaining that he hardly has time for anything. 2 1/2 pages, 8vo, written on a folded sheet; horizontal fold. With the original envelope. Cambridge, 8 July 1879

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". . . Ah me! the time flies so fast, the days, the weeks crowd each other so, there are so many interruptions of all kinds, that one hardly finds time for anything.
". . . Your birth-day gift is very artistic and beautiful. I value it highly, and thank you for it . . . ."