ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 4.5 x 6, December 10, 1878. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “Accept my thanks for your kindness in sending me your Reminiscences of the most excellent Rev. E. M. P. Welles, which I have just been reading with much interest.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and light diagonal mark through part of the text. Accompanied by a period engraving of Holmes. RRAuction COA.