Poet, fiction writer, editor, lecturer, and women’s rights activist (1806–1893). ALS signed “E. A. Smith,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, no date. Letter to Mr. Griswold in her difficult to decipher hand. In part: “Do not imagine…I design to fill your with stories from mine own bower, I simply lopped off a branch or two.” A printed poem and caption are affixed to the inside of the second integral page. In fine condition, with scattered toning. RRAuction COA.
