Pioneering African-American minister, academic, and African nationalist (1819-1898). Handwritten letter by Alexander Crummell, unsigned, one page, 5 x 7.75, July 8, 1892. Letter addressed to Joseph E. Roy, in full: “Absence, in South Carolina, has made me very tardy in acknowledging your favour of June 10th. As a son of Africa, I am deeply interested in all the problems & movements relating to the Negro Race. I am glad that there will be a ‘conference’ at the ‘World’s Fair.’” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.