Writer and poet, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb. ALS signed 'S. J. Hale,' one page, 8.25 x 10.5, September 1846. Letter concerning payment for an insurance policy. In part, 'I enclose three dollars and wish you would pay the insurance for as long a time as this will serve. I had forgotten the date of the experation of the policy...Excuse the trouble I give you - when I am rich I will remember all your kind officers.' In fine condition, with scattered light toning, pencil notations along bottom and some light creasing. RRAuction COA.
