ALS signed “Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 6.5, February 23, 1880. Brief letter to Oscar C. Colton. In full: “I hasten to send you and your classmates my sincere thanks and cordial good wishes.” Detached second integral page bears a contemporary ink notation in an unknown hand which reads, “Received by / Oscar C. Colton, Pres. / Longfellow Literary Society / East Bldg, Public Schools, / Bellefontaine Ohio.” In very good condition, with uniform toning from previous display, heavier at edges, not affecting legibility. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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