Scottish novelist (1776 -1850). ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.5, April 15, 1836. Letter to Aaron Vail asking a favor. In part: “I might ask the favor of his Excellency Mr. Wilkins [U. S. Minister to Russia then in London] to do me the honor of taking a small parcel of books from me to my niece…who at present resides there with her husband…But this Mr. Wilkins might be assured of, that were they all, which I send, exhibited before the censor of the Empire, not a volume will be found amongst them, by law inadmisible.” In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning, and some light show-through from text on reverse. RRAuction COA.
