EMERSON, RALPH WALDO. Autograph Letter Signed, "R. W. Emerson," to Elliot Cowdin, the President of the Mercantile Library Association, agreeing to give a lecture. 1 page, folded 4to sheet with integral address leaf; usual folds. Concord, 22 September

EMERSON, RALPH WALDO. Autograph Letter Signed, "R. W. Emerson," to Elliot Cowdin, the President of the Mercantile Library Association, agreeing to give a lecture. 1 page, folded 4to sheet with integral address leaf; usual folds. Concord, 22 September 1846 E400/600 "I will try to bring you a lecture in the course of the Season. I may be ready sooner but I cannot be depended on until February or March. Meantime I am far from laying any charge at your door; I think you very clear in your office, &, moreover, very forbearing to your obedient Servant."