Union general and author of Ben Hur. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, August 4, 1894. Wallace prepares to protect his poems with copyrights. In part, 'If my poem is half the worth you think - I mean Malkatoon - I would much like to copyright it in the British Empire, so that when it (jointly with Commodus) is issued in book form, the volume can be protected over there...Referring to the proposed book, can I have a dummy of it? This that I may see the form determined on?.' In fine condition, with expected folds, scattered light toning and a small spot over first letter of last name of signature. RRAuction COA.
