Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (August 29, 1809 - October 7, 1894), prominent nineteenth century American physician, poet and author, authentic, autographed handwritten letter (ALS), dated January 24th, 1877, sent from Boston.

In full: "Dear Miss or Mrs. Able, I have much pleasure in sending you the autograph you ask for to place in your copy of the "Autocrat." You can keep it in connection with this voucher on cut it off like a coupon. Yours very truly, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, Jan. 24th, 1877."

Approximately 4.5" x 6" in size. Fine condition.