American author (1783–1859) best known for his stories “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle.” ALS, one page, 8 x 9.5, May 31, 1832. Irving writes to the Honorable the Corporation of New York. In full: “Understanding that there is a petition before the Honorable the Corporation in behalf of Martin Tooker for the office of weigher of anthracite coal, I take the liberty of adding my name to those of the subscribers to the petition, having known the petitioner in early life, and retaining a very favorable recollection of his character and conduct.” The integral second page bears the address panel in another hand. Intersecting folds (vertical fold to signature; a few small separations elsewhere), and light scattered soiling and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition.
In 1832, after seventeen years in Europe, Irving returned to New York and received an enthusiastic welcome as the first American author to have achieved international fame. It wasn’t long after that return that Irving was asked to support a friend’s petition for public office - a request he whole-heartedly supported.
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