Lot 132
Holley, Mary Austin -- ALS by Author of First Known English-Language History of Texas (1784-1846) Historical writer best known as the author of the first known English-language history of Texas; she was Stephen Austin's cousin. Autograph letter signed "Mary Holly," 3 pages on 2 sheets, 9¾ x 7¾, Boston, Sept. 17, 1809. To her mother, Mrs. Luther Holley, in Salisbury, Connecticut, musing on the reasons why women with families have so little time to write letters to family and friends, extolling the charms of her little Harriet, giving news of a friend's growing family, and hoping to visit and be visited by her mother soon. Overall toning, some paper loss, affecting a few words, edge chips, and old tape at left edge of first page. About very good. Estimate $300 - 400
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