Author and philosopher active in the transcendental movement and Brook Farm experiment. ALS signed “R. W. Emerson,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, March 20. Letter to a gentleman regarding a lecture. In part, “As I have it in view to read one lecture before I have done to please myself. I send you my card tonight, only wondering at my.... which did not think of so simple an expedient as my endorsement before, and hesitated at sending an indefinite pack of cards.” In very good condition, with color postcard affixed to second integral page, several tape repairs to edges and some scattered light soiling and toning. R&R COA.
