TWAIN MARK Autograph Letter Signed SL Clemens to Arthur H Da

Sale 2333 - Lot 295

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"I CAN ONLY . . . STAY BY THE FIRE & DREAM DREAMS & NURSE MY SENILITIES" TWAIN, MARK. Autograph Letter Signed, "S.L. Clemens," to Arthur H. Dakin, masterfully declining an invitation. 1 page, 12mo, "Riverdale on the Hudson" stationery, with integral blank. With the original envelope, addressed in his hand. "Riverdale" [New York], 5 February 1902

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"I should enjoy it ever so much if I were younger & gayer, but I am of that lazy stage of life when one does not leave the chimney corner except under compulsion of the sheriff. And so, I can only return my earnest thanks for the honor done me by the invitation & stay by the fire & dream dreams & nurse my senilities."