Popular English author (1825-1900) remembered for his 1869 historical romance Lorna Doone. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 5.25, January 20, 1887. Letter to publisher W. F. Tillotson, rejecting an offer to publish his work. In part: "At any time, I shall be glad to see you, but see no chance of an engagement following; my 'prejudice' being a tough one. Neither do I think that your mighty mass of readers will care for my slow & deliberate style." In fine condition, with trimming to the top edge.
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