Very Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, two pages, large octavo, New Brighton, Staten Island, d. September 8, 1875. Reads, "My Dear Dr. Walker, We returned from Newport last Friday to find your card among other callers, during our absence from home. I was very sorry to have missed seeing you, and therefore write to say that if you have no engagements for next Sunday we shall be happy if you would come to the Island and dine with us. With kind regards, I am, yours very truly, A.H. Leonowens." She adds, "Our dinner hour is about 2 o'clock on Sundays. A.H.L."
Inlaid to a larger page otherwise a very good example. Comes together with an original large 7 in. by 8 in. photograph of King Mongkut sitting on his throne. A wonderful pair. $1950.00