English dramatist and editor (1817–1880) who wrote Our American Cousin, which was being performed in the presence of President Lincoln when he was assassinated. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, Local Government Act Office letterhead, May 3, no year. Letter to Turner. In part: “You wd do well, I think, to write to Romaine about the nom’n in futuro, of the protege you want to make an ass’t clerk in the Paymaster’s office & I will back any application.” Central vertical and horizontal folds, some brushing and spreading to ink, and mounting remnants to the upper right border of the last page, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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