Lot 73
Holmes, Oliver Wendell -- Two Autograph Letters Signed, One Saying "You are as faithful to the Muse as I am…". (1841-1935) American poet and physician. Autograph letter signed "O.W. Holmes," one page, 6 x 4¾", Boston, Mar. 10, 1884. To Colin G. Mackenzie, author of "Random Rhymes," thanking him for a copy of the book. "I remember well the old times of the "Oceanic Monthly" when you were working with Messrs. Welch and Bigelow…You are as faithful to the Muse as I am, and find her a pleasant friend…" Fine. With transmittal envelope, which is stamped and postmarked. Together with a second ALS, one page, 6 x 4¾", Boston, May 25, 1892. To an unknown recipient, saying he can't part with any letters of [John Lothrop] Motley. "His letters to me are…too interesting to be sent away as autographs…" Fine. Holmes wrote a memoir of Motley (1814-77), who was an author and diplomat. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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