Poet best known for his poems of childhood 'Wynken, Blynken, and Nod' and 'Little Boy Blue.' ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 9.25, July 21, 1873. Letter to his future wife Julia. In part, 'Just as I was pencilling these words your letter of Saturday was handed to me. I have read it and have nothing to say in reply. I have said all I am going to say and you may expect to hear nothing more of marriage from me until you are seventeen years of age...I shall not write your father at all. Will continue to write you as usual. I love you.' Letter is affixed by its left edge to a larger sheet of paper. In fine condition, with expected folds and a few light spots of toning. RRAuction COA.
