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American-born author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous inquiry, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,” upon finding David Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and fellow explorer who had become lost in the wilds of Zanzibar. Partial ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. The final page of a letter to Miss Julia Roswell Smith. In full: “[…] note, and most pleased to know that I have not been forgotten by your amiable self….” Light scattered soiling and stray tiny ink spots, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
