Sale 2461 - Autographs, November 7, 2017

249 c   LEWIS, SINCLAIR. Autograph Letter Signed, to “Dear Mr. Glick,” expressing pleasure at his use of Babbitt in his course, mentioning that his Arrowsmith is being pub- lished tomorrow, and suggesting that he obtain a pamphlet about him from his publishers. 1 1 / 2 pages, 4to, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; complete separations at folds repaired with tissue verso, short closed tears at all edges. Paris, 4 March 1925 [300/600] “Indeed I am pleased & honored to learn . . . that you are using ‘Babbitt’ in your contemporary fiction course. No, I’m afraid I have nothing in particular to say about the book, except that I am very fond of George F. Babbitt. My publishers . . . have, in connection with the publication (tomorrow!) of my new book, ‘Arrowsmith,’ published a pamphlet about me which might be of use to you . . . .” 250 c   LONGFELLOW, HENRY WADSWORTH. Autograph Letter Signed, “Henry W. Longfellow,” to Edward Everett Hale (“Dear Mr. Hale”), declining to attend a reception due to poor health, and noting that he has arranged for Fields to read a ballad in his absence. 3 pages, 12mo, written on a folded sheet.With the original envelope, addressed in holograph to “Rev’d E.E. Hale / 39 Highland St. / Roxbury, / Boston.” Cambridge, 14 March 1877 [300/400] On October 13, 1877, the Cambridge Chronicle announced a reception to be held the following Friday at Union Hall in Cambridge. At the event, entitled “Madam Norton’s Reception,” the sister of Edward Everett Hale, Susan Hale, was to impersonate the wife of 17th-century Boston pastor John Norton, who donated the land upon which the Old South Meeting House still stands.The reception was held to raise money for the Old South Fund, organized to restore the Old South Church, which was nearly destroyed by the Great Boston Fire of 1872. 251 c   LOSSING, BENSON J.Two items: Autograph Manuscript, unsigned * Autograph Letter Signed.The manuscript, fragmentary notes for an unidentified work, mostly concern- ing the War of 1812.Together 7 pages, 4to, written on the rectos and versos of two folded sheets and a separate leaf, ruled paper; each paragraph struck through with large “X”s in ink or colored pencil, some scattered staining.The letter, to Rodney Kellogg, discussing terms for the publication of an unnamed work [possibly Pictorial Field Book of theWar of 1812 , 1868]. 2 1 / 2 pages, 8vo, written on a folded sheet, ruled paper. Np, nd; Poughkeepsie, 15 January 1867 [400/600] The manuscript: “. . . The enemy entered our waters on the 16th [of August, 1814]; it was known in Washington on the 18th; marched from Benedict on the 20th; entered the city [of Washington] the 24th; left it . . . on the even’g of the 25th. . . .” 249