ALS signed 'W. D. Howells,' one page, 5 x 8, Atlantic Monthly letterhead, March 28, 1879. Letter concerning some literary works. In full, 'There is a pleasing quality in all these pieces; but the little bit called Good Morrow and Good Night is the only one that on the whole I should care to keep. The others are unequal. Please let me have that again, if the author likes." Letter has been professionally inlaid to a larger sheet by its attached and unused second page. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. RRAuction COA.