Scottish missionary and explorer (1813-1873) who 'disappeared' on an expedition to find the source of the Nile only to be famously rediscovered by Henry M. Stanley several years later. ALS, two pages both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, August 29, 1857. Handwritten letter to a friend, in part: "Thanks for your kind attention to my relics. I find Sir Duncan & Lady Macgregor all that you said. Their son whom I only met this morning knew to be the little hero of the Kent, East India—man is a worthy son of such parents. He gave an amusing paper on the ship's propulsion from the beginning which was highly applauded. I come on Monday mid-day & evening—Alas! I never say that word so must write it occasionally though there is no use for it here as if I am in for it and must make the best of it. Wish I could say a word or two for Christ which would come in naturally and be useful…I have not met the lady you spoke of, that I know of, but meet a number at the archbishop’s this evening. His daughters are devoted Christians & very clever." In very good to fine condition, with split at the hinge, light soiling, and scattered old glue stains.
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