American editor and author (1788–1879) best known for penning the classic nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, October 11, 1857. Hale writes to George H. Baker, mentioning her young friend S. Adams Lee and his request to forward some manuscripts and notices “of an intended effort to show respect to the noble conduct of [Amazon explorer] Capt. Herndon…. Ladies should feel deeply interested in this noble sacrifice to the duty of protecting ‘women and children’ which Captain Herndon and his officers and men so heroically performed.” Intersecting mailing folds, a few minor wrinkles, and light show-through, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
