English medical doctor and lexicographer. He created the Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (Roget’s Thesaurus) as an exercise while imprisoned. ALS signed “P. M. Roget,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, December 3, 1818. Letter to O. Rees at Paternoster Row. In part: “I doubt much whether any picture or drawing has ever been taken of my late uncle [Sir Samuel Romilly] in profile. There was a cast taken of his face some years ago; but it was not good.” In fine condition, with light pencil notation along top, and a bit of scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.
