Clergyman and author best known for his tale Man Without a Country. ALS signed 'Edward E. Hale,' three sides on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.5, March 6, 1904. Letter to a lady noting that although he planned to speak, 'for the Alliance, and said I would gladly try to do so...I attempted too much in this line and I have been obliged to cancel all evening appointments I had made.' Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his hand. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.